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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2044.
vintage10 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Roast venison with cassis jus Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.More wines for venison →
- Pate en croute lyonnais The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
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.
- 1989Meo-Camuzet began bottling Cros Parantoux
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Meo-Camuzet · visiting guide
- 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
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).
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