95 Robert Parker
The Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux is a mind-boggling example of Pinot Noir. The dense black/purple color is accompanied by a tightly knit, vividly pure, intense nose of black fruits and smoky, new oak. The richest, most concentrated wine of the Rouget portfolio, its extract level, purity, and delineation are profound. All the elements are in harmony in this blockbuster, super-rich, magnificently long, multi-dimensional red burgundy. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
It is no secret that the genius behind the wines of the young Emmanuel Rouget is the legendary Henri Jayer. His 1990 offerings are a testament to Jayer's winemaking style, which, in simplistic terms, includes 4-5 days of cold maceration, 100% new oak casks, minimal racking, and bottling without a filter. Rouget's recent releases are exciting wines, including two terrific villages wines.
Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.
The Vosne-Romanee-Cros Parantoux is a mind-boggling example of Pinot Noir. The dense black/purple color is accompanied by a tightly knit, vividly pure, intense nose of black fruits and smoky, new oak. The richest, most concentrated wine of the Rouget portfolio, its extract level, purity, and delineation are profound. All the elements are in harmony in this blockbuster, super-rich, magnificently long, multi-dimensional red burgundy. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
It is no secret that the genius behind the wines of the young Emmanuel Rouget is the legendary Henri Jayer. His 1990 offerings are a testament to Jayer's winemaking style, which, in simplistic terms, includes 4-5 days of cold maceration, 100% new oak casks, minimal racking, and bottling without a filter. Rouget's recent releases are exciting wines, including two terrific villages wines.
Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.