Cros Parantoux Lunch

Scottsdale, AZ
Tasted Friday, March 26, 2010 by Alex G. with 885 views

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

Flight 2 (4 Notes)

Flight 3 (3 Notes)

  • 1982 Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Brownish red color suggesting the wine would be advanced, but the palate had terrific fruit and there were no overtones of madeirization. With time, the wine improved in the glass and became more round and full. A wine that whispered rather than shouted, but had interesting things to say -- classic Vosne spice, fresh fruits, and also some dried fruit and caramel.

    It's fair to say this is not your average '82 Burgundy. Worth noting this bottle was bought on release and held by the original owner -- many thanks Bill!

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  • 1990 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    The color suggests barely a hint of age, and the palate is loaded with primary fruit. Perhaps the only indication that this isn't a recent vintage is the fineness of the tannins. But, wow does this have a long, long life ahead of it. Glorious fruit, spice, texture, and finish. Wow wow wow

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  • 1998 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    The oddball of the entire flight, but in a good way. This was the most food-friendly of the wines, with some interesting notes of sage that really complemented various dishes with herbs and vegetables. All the other vintages were for drinking on their own, this one is a food wine. On its own -- not as crazy brilliant as the best of the bunch, but a solid perfomer.

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Flight 4 (3 Notes)

  • 1999 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Completely shut down, even after hours in the glass. Bummer, but I can't say I'm surprised. This is a 50 year wine folks, let it rest.

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  • 2002 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    More open than the '99, but still not giving terribly much. I much prefer '00 and '01 for current drinking. That said, there is a tremendous purity here that is very admirable, and I would be delighted to taste this again -- in MANY years. I suspect this one is well on its way to shutting down, and shouldn't be touched for at least a decade.

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  • 2005 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Surprise of the tasting, this was glorious -- today. In other words, this is an '05 that isn't shut down which is quite unusual at this stage. My suspicion is that this is a wine of such incredible longevity that its entire aging curve is extended, and where most '05's have shut down hard this one has yet to do so. Berries, vosne spice, lavender, and a soft elegance that was remarkable. I don't know how much longer this will be accessible, but I would bet its ultimate lifespan is very, very long.

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