Liger-Belair - Vosne-Romenée Clos du Chateau 2008

Robert Parker
The Liger-Belair 2008 Vosne Romanee Clos Du Chateau suggests blood pudding in its carnal and brown spice aromas and flavors, with a melange of black and tart red currant serving for bright refreshment, and with an air of smoky black tea, savory salinity, and tenderness of texture and fruit about it that resemble the corresponding Les Colombieres bottling. The fruit comes without any superficial sense of sweetness, which helps meat and minerals gain prominence in its finish. This is perhaps a bit deeper in flavors, but also a bit more delicate (and, perhaps not coincidentally, a bit lighter in color) than the texturally more alluring Colombieres.