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Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair | La Romanée Grand Cru (Monopole) 2022 750ml

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair | La Romanée Grand Cru (Monopole) 2022 750ml

by Comte Liger-Belair
¥1,100,000 - ¥1,100,000
¥1,100,000
¥1,100,000 - ¥1,100,000
¥1,100,000

The Smallest Appellation in France. The Crown Jewel of Burgundy. This is the end-game. La Romanée is not just a wine; it is a monument to terroir. Covering a mere 0.85 hectares (just over 2 acres), it holds the title of the smallest AOC in France.

Located directly upslope from Romanée-Conti, this vineyard is the exclusive Monopole of the Liger-Belair family. Under the stewardship of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, it has cemented its status as one of the two or three most prestigious red wines on the planet.

The Terroir: Higher Ground Sitting just above its famous neighbor, La Romanée features thinner topsoil and a steeper gradient. This unique position yields a wine of incredible verticality, ethereal perfume, and intellectual depth. It is often described as possessing more tension and mineral precision than Romanée-Conti.

The Vintage: 2022 A magnificent, solar vintage. The 2022 La Romanée is a tour de force of opulence and grace. It combines the ripe, seductive fruit of the warm season with the vineyard's signature limestone drive.

Tasting Profile

  • The Nose: A transcendent bouquet that defies description. Layers of crushed violet petals, black truffle, exotic spices (sandalwood, cinnamon), and pristine dark berries.

  • The Palate: Infinite. The texture is seamless, like the finest satin. It possesses a weightless intensity—power without heaviness—and a finish that lingers on the senses for minutes.

  • The Verdict: A wine of absolute purity and perfection.

Why It’s the Ultimate Unicorn

  • 🌍 World's Rarest AOC: With only ~0.85ha, it is significantly rarer than Romanée-Conti.

  • 🏰 Historical Monopole: The flagship vineyard of the Liger-Belair family for over two centuries.

  • 🦁 The Liger-Belair Style: The ultimate expression of Louis-Michel's "infusion" technique, creating a wine of unmatched silkiness.

Serving Guide

  • Handling: Store at 12-14°C. Handle with extreme care.

  • Decanting: Gentle slow oxygenation (Audouze method) for 3-4 hours is recommended to allow the wine to relax.

  • Glassware: The finest Zalto or Sophienwald Burgundy Glass available.

Specifications

  • Producer: Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

  • Appellation: La Romanée Grand Cru (AOC)

  • Vineyard Status: Monopole (Sole Owner)

  • Vintage: 2022

  • Grape: 100% Pinot Noir