Vosne Romanee La Colombiere 2005 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (90)

The 2005 Vosne-Romanee Les Colombiere – from 70- to 80-year-old vines in a relatively moisture-retentive site below the Chateau – is possessed of ravishing aromas of strawberry, red currant, black tea, exotic spices, vanilla and wood smoke, offers a striking contrast of creamy texture and bright, tart, red berry and rhubarb fruit on the palate, and finishes with brightness, delicacy and refinement. After so many deep, dark wines of 2005, here is one that is all brightness and light (and indeed quite light in color as well, possibly in part on account of recent sulfuring).