1990 Emmanuel Rouget Cros Parantoux
This was tremendous. Supposedly made by Henri Jayer in this vintage for his nephew, this was a showstopper, with haunting aromatics of ripe red plums, baking spices and soft forest floor and vibrant morels. The palate was supremely elegant and soft with weightless power and depth. The finish was eternal. Whether or not this was a Jayer wine, it was absolutely delicious.
1996 Meo Cazumet Cros Parantoux
This wasn’t done any favors by being opened next to the tremendous 90, and had a little bit of an off putting medicinal underripe ocean spray note on the nose along with some wet leaves. The palate was very pretty and the finish was long, but it was hard to get past the bouquet.
by Mchangwine