Meo Camuzet 2016 Vosne Romanee au Cros Parantoux

The Meo Camuzet 2016 Vosne Romanee au Cros Parantoux is a wine of remarkable opulence and structure. Its appearance in the glass reveals a deep, intense ruby color, hinting at the concentration and richness held within. On the nose, the wine captivates with its complex aromas of ripe red and black fruits, including cherries, blackberries, and plums, intertwined with notes of exotic spices, such as cloves and cinnamon. These aromatics are complemented by hints of floral perfume and earthy undertones, adding depth and complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, the wine exhibits a luxurious texture, with velvety tannins and well-integrated acidity providing a solid backbone. Flavors of dark berries, cherries, and cassis dominate, supported by nuances of vanilla, licorice, and forest floor. The wine finishes with a lingering persistence, leaving a lasting impression of its impressive depth and harmonious balance. While enjoyable in its youth, this Vosne Romanee au Cros Parantoux has the potential to evolve gracefully with further aging, revealing even greater complexity and refinement over time.

Robert Parker - (94-96) Points

"The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux is blessed with a bewitching and detailed bouquet with subtle floral scents: wilted rose petals littered over redcurrant and cranberry aromas, a hint of clove emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, cohesive with fine-boned and yet somehow understated with a touch of salinity and lapsang souchong on the finish. Maybe at present, a more reserved Cros Parantoux than Emmanuel Rouget’s, yet one can already see its potential."

Antonio Galloni - (95-97) Points

"(alcohol close to 14%): Bright ruby-red. Very pure aromas of black raspberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and pungent crushed-stone minerality. Boasts alluring sweetness and sexy inner-mouth perfume, with its intense dark fruit and mineral flavors enlivened by brisk acidity. Not quite as salty as the Brûlées but still boasts terrific inner-mouth tension and energy. Still a bit youthfully tight--and less charming than the Brûlées--but not at all hard. The tannins reach the front teeth. Méo harvested this fruit later than the Brûlées, and this wine will need more bottle aging for its structure to soften. A great premier cru in the making."