Vosne Reignots, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair 2018

The 2018 Vosne-Romanée Aux Reignots 1er Cru has another rather reduced bouquet, but there is plenty of red fruit here, touches of blood orange and hints of violet and after 20 minutes there is a palpable sense of exuberance. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, quite fleshy with fine grip and backbone. Fresh and delineated on the finish, this is a lovely Vosne-Romanée that should age well in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. (Drink between 2025-2048)

A pure crisp purple colour. Fresh and precise dark raspberry fruit. Some warmth, perhaps some stems, and luxuriant fruit. Very plump, dry wood tannins at the end, though these will resolve as the fruit takes over – which it begins to do with more aeration. Fine potential. Drink from 2035.