In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: black fruit, graphite, truffle, mineral
The famed Jayer cru: intense, spicy and mineral, with dark cherry and a long savoury finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Pate en croute lyonnais, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cros Parantoux, the steep Vosne premier cru rescued from scrub by Henri Jayer, is among Meo-Camuzet's most prized bottlings.
- 1989 — Meo-Camuzet began bottling Cros Parantoux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Meo-Camuzet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in mostly new French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 1200 to 2500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Scores
- Vinous 95 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux
What does Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, truffle, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The famed Jayer cru: intense, spicy and mineral, with dark cherry and a long savoury finish.
When should I drink Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux?
Drink 10-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Au Cros Parantoux?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Vosne-Romanee, AOC).