Domaine Leflaive   Batard Montrachet

2006 Batard-Montrachet

By Domaine Leflaive

2004 Nuits St Georges Les Cras from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

The 2004 vintage of Nuits St Georges Les Cras from the venerable Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair is an enchanting example of Burgundy's prowess, revealing a narrative of both a tumultuous season and exceptional savoir-faire. Oft overshadowed by the heralded 2005, it is without question that connoisseurs will find both value and delight in this more readily approachable year.

 

Unveiling the Elegance Amidst Adversity

Burgundy's climatic caprices in 2004 beckoned vignerons to enact their most astute judgements, and Louis-Michel Liger-Belair proved his mettle. The premise of the vintage began with hesitation as the vineyards fell besieged to April frosts and hashed through summer rains, yet it culminated in a September of redeeming sunshine. This serendipity at harvest time permitted the Pinot Noir grapes to articulate their complexity with refined elegance.

 

A Symphony of Terroir and Time

The wine itself articulates the story of its creation with a narrative that unifies terroir with time. Within the glass, one discerns a harmonious blend of ripe red fruits and earthy undertones, suggestive of the wine's prestigious Les Cras vineyard origins. Tannins have mellowed graciously, conferring silkiness to the palate while maintaining that quintessential structural spine so prized in Nuits St Georges treasures.

For investors, this 2004 vintage embodies an intriguing proposition—a distinctive cru from a domain at the pinnacle of its refinement. It is an investment piece that certainly merits consideration for those seeking to expand their portfolio with Burgundian masterpieces that harmonise immediate pleasure with potential for longevity.

 

Summarising the Sophistication

The judgment cast upon Nuits St Georges Les Cras from Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair in 2004 should be one of respect for its poised defiance against nature's challenges. It promises aficionados a wonderfully reflective sipping experience and offers investors a dignified addition to their curated cohorts of collectors' bottles. As each year writes its own story in the vines, so too does each vintage inscribe its legacy in the cellar—and the 2004 from Liger-Belair resonates with an understated refrain that is both melodious and profound.

Current market price

$17,350.00

12x75cl

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