Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Emmanuel Rouget
Label Name:
 
Vosne Romanee 1er Cros Parantoux
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from low-yield vines; traditional Burgundian vinification with fermentation in small tanks, extended élevage in 100% new French oak for c.18 months; minimal intervention in cellar.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated, full-bodied Pinot Noir with cherries, dark/red berries, rose petal, violet and warm spices framed by toasty new oak; velvety texture, chalky tannins and a long, mineral, gently savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, roasted lamb, beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Époisses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, mushroom or soy-miso glazed dishes, grilled wagyu or rich umami stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Emmanuel Rouget cares for historic Cros-Parantoux holdings originally made famous by Henri Jayer; Emmanuel (and since 2011 his sons) vinify tiny-production premier cru parcels (.7 ha) with meticulous vineyard work.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93-95; Jasper Morris 95-98; Burghound praised as Outstanding (95-98 in notes). Reviews note 100% new oak and powerful, long character for the 2019 vintage