Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots

Vosne-Romanée

2009

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2014-2036

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2014-2036).

In 2026, 2009 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots is in an at peak position: within its peak plateau, which runs through 2036, so the right move is disciplined patience rather than casual opening. The wine's 6/10 tannin, 6/10 acidity, and 7/10 body point to a bottle with real structural reserve, while the database note already shows the flavor core moving through dark fruit, mineral detail, spice, and mature savory tones. Collectors comparing the [burgundy guide](/wines/region/burgundy), the [Pinot Noir guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir), and this [related cellar page](/wines/le-puy-de-l-ours/les-follettes-savigny-les-beaune/2024) should treat this as a bottle for a planned dinner, not a quick weeknight pull.

Related vintages

The ‘09 Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots.

2009 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots: a high-value Vosne-Romanée bottle at peak in 2026, with 6/10 tannin and 6/10 acidity.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

Expect a color moving toward mature depth, with the wine's original fruit still central rather than fading into simple tertiary notes. The recorded profile gives the anchor: The 2009 vintage delivers opulent dark cherry, wild strawberry, and earth with the warm vintage's characteristic richness. Full-bodied and concentrated with well-integrated tannins and a long, complex finish. From there, the nose should build in layers with air, moving between fruit, spice, mineral, and cellar notes rather than presenting one obvious aromatic lane. On the palate, the 7/10 body gives breadth, the 6/10 tannin supplies shape, and the 6/10 acidity keeps the finish lifted. The most important service cue is texture: watch for the point where the tannins soften but the fruit has not flattened.

The 2009 vintage

Burgundy 2009 was a warm, generous red-wine vintage, giving Vosne-Romanee plush fruit and rounder tannins than the more acid-driven 2008 or 2010 years. For 2009 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots, that matters because the wine is already inside a long drinking arc from 2012 to 2045, with peak years marked 2014-2036. The vintage should not be read as a generic luxury signal; it explains why the bottle carries its current mix of fruit density, acidity, tannin, and savory development. In practical terms, 2026 is a useful checkpoint for judging whether the wine is gaining complexity or merely holding structure.

About Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Comte Liger-Belair emphasizes Vosne-Romanee perfume, silky texture, and precise vineyard expression, so Aux Reignots should feel spicy, lifted, and less massive than many grand cru neighbors. In this bottle, the producer signature matters because the database profile shows a wine with 7/10 body and 6/10 tannin, not just a famous label. That combination should guide both cellaring and service: give the wine enough air to unfold, but preserve its aromatic detail. The best comparison set is the [burgundy guide](/wines/region/burgundy), the [Pinot Noir guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir), and at least one [related cellar page](/wines/le-puy-de-l-ours/les-follettes-savigny-les-beaune/2024), since those pages show how neighboring bottles handle age, structure, and peak timing.

From the cellar: pair with

Rosemary lamb chops

The 6/10 tannin grips protein while dark fruit and savory spice stay clear.

Mushroom risotto with aged cheese

Earthy depth mirrors the wine's mineral notes, while 6/10 acidity keeps the dish lifted.

Charred eggplant with herbs

Smoke and herbs pick up the mature savory edge without overwhelming 7/10 body.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 58-62F (14-17C)
Decanting: In 2026, open with a careful 60- to 90-minute decant, then follow the glass. Older mature bottles should be checked at 30 minutes; younger or especially dense bottles can take two hours. Stop the decant when the fruit becomes clearer and the tannins feel less angular.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

Track this bottle Read the Vosne-Romanée guide

The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.

Frequently Asked

When should I drink 2009 Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Aux Reignots?

Drink from 2012 through 2045, with the best balance expected around 2014-2036. In 2026, the wine is at peak, so open only when you can give it proper attention and a meal that matches its structure.

How long should I decant it?

Plan on 60 to 90 minutes at cellar temperature, then taste rather than running a fixed clock. The goal is to soften 6/10 tannin and release the aromatic detail without letting mature fruit lose focus.

What food works best?

Choose dishes with enough richness for 7/10 body and enough savory depth for the wine's mineral and spice notes. Lamb, mushrooms, and charred vegetables work better than sweet sauces or delicate fish.

Should I cellar more bottles or look for another vintage?

If you own multiple bottles, hold at least one into the 2014-2036 peak band unless the wine is already past peak. For buying, compare adjacent vintages from the same producer to decide whether you want more fruit, more acidity, or more mature secondary detail.