A magnum of La Romanée 2010 in its original wooden case, from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair's grand cru monopole in Vosne-Romanée. 2010 is a highly regarded Côte de Nuits vintage, and the large format gives it an even longer road ahead.
About This Wine
After the warm 2009, 2010 brought back classic Burgundian acidity. Poor flowering reduced yields sharply, by up to a third, and the Côte de Nuits reds that followed are pure, detailed and structured for decades. On La Romanée that means taut red fruit over the stony limestone character of the site. This magnum is described as coming direct from the domaine and is still in its original wooden case, and the larger bottle slows development compared with a 750mL of the same wine.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Red cherry, raspberry and violet, with crushed stone, clove and a first hint of forest floor.
- Palate: Concentrated yet precise, the fruit carried by bright acidity and firm, very fine tannin.
- Finish: Long and tensile, with rose, spice and a salty mineral echo.
Serving & Food
No need to hurry: this magnum should run well into the 2030s. Decant for one to two hours if it tastes tight and bring it to the table around 16°C in wide Burgundy bowls. A magnum pours around a dozen glasses; serve it with roast grouse, beef Wellington or a mushroom and chestnut pithivier.
How to Enjoy
A special-occasion bottle for a larger table, or a long-term cellar where large formats are preferred.
Product Details
Producer: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
Appellation: La Romanée Grand Cru Monopole, Vosne-Romanée
Country: France
Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
Vintage: 2010
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Presentation: Magnum, original wooden case
Volume: 1.5L
About the Domaine
Farming comes first at this domaine. The whole estate turned biodynamic in 2008 with Ecocert certification (Biodyvin) following in 2012. Louis-Michel Liger-Belair has said the push came less from Burgundy's existing converts than from Noël Pinguet, then at Domaine Huet in the Loire, a mathematician whose rigour suited the engineer in him. Horses have ploughed the vines since 2002 to spare the soil from compaction, and a small flock of sheep grazes the Clos du Château. The guiding idea is simple: do as much as possible in the vineyard and as little as possible in the cellar.
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