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  • Country ranking ?

    548
  • Producer ranking ?

    12
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now-2025
  • Food Pairing

    Lamb in mild spices cooked at low temperature

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The Story

Cros Parantoux is a premier cru situated in Vosne-Romanée and is now one of the most celebrated wines in all of Burgundy. Whether this is because of the world wide celebrity of Henri Jayer, or whether the quality of this site made the reputation of Henri Jayer is difficult to say but either way, it has been an extraordinary marriage for more than 50 years now. As a result, Cros Parantoux is on almost everyone’s very short list of premiers crus...

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"We tend to count too much on science, when, before, people gave importance to natural things. One thing is certain, the ancients were not dumb, and if they established a tradition it was because of their experience. They tried to eliminate unfavorable elements and preserve what worked best." -Henri Jayer

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Tasting note

color

Medium and Healthy

ending

Long, Pure and Lingering

nose

Intense, Seductive and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

Balanced, Mature, Medium-bodied, Elegant and Perfumed

Verdict

Intelligent and Sophisticated

Written Notes

Last but not least was Martine’s 1978 Henri Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux, the bottle that brought us all together in the first place. Well, there was supposed to be another bottle in this flight of 1985 Meo Camuzet Richebourg, which Henri made, but let’s just say The Inspector wasn’t on the case lol. Martine cooed how the ’78 was ‘like a dream.’ It was super sensual with the signature purple fruit, but in a more velvety way. It was bright and balanced, and so delicate in a good way. Martine went on to say 1978 was ‘the best vintage he ever made.’ While still complex, I felt the ’78 had turned the corner, and it was a step behind my experiences of a decade or so ago. However, I wouldn’t kick it out of my glass, ever, lol. It was a very special way to end a very special evening thanks to a very special lady (98). Merci Martine!!!

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Origin

Beaune, Burgundy

Vintage Quality

Outstanding

Value For Money

Good

Investment potential

Excellent

Fake factory

There is a possibility

Glass time

1h

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"We tend to count too much on science, when, before, people gave importance to natural things. One thing is certain, the ancients were not dumb, and if they established a tradition it was because of their experience. They tried to eliminate unfavorable elements and preserve what worked best." -Henri Jayer

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