Vosne Reignots, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair 2003

Floral black fruit and spice mark the nose here, which is followed by superb extract of pinot flavors which completely buffers the dense but fine tannins and somewhat mutes the underlying minerality at the moment. Still, this is clearly very classy and textured if tight juice that will require 7 to 10 years to be at its best. Great balance here and this should age beautifully.

Fashioned from one of Burgundy's most heralded premier crus, the 2003 Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots displays aromas of waxy black cherries and fresh herbs. A wine of magnificent breadth, purity, concentration, and ripeness, it is bursting at the seams with spices, candied raspberries, red as well as black cherries, and cassis. Full-bodied and dense, this exceptional offering also boasts an interminable finish filled with fruit-enveloped tannin. Projected maturity: 2007-2018.