Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux Brut Zero saline and Zen-like finale

saline and Zen-like finale

This is a good time to start popping corks on this beauty

The 2001 vintage was of course very successful in the southern Rhône and this was luscious and spicy but the tannins were completely resolved and the fruity impact was in retreat

A restrained and cool nose features notes of both red and black pinot fruit with hints of herbal tea

Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux Brut Zero saline and Zen-like finale(from a . 70 ha parcel of 55+ year old vines that for the last 5 years has been worked exclusively by horse; 9 barrels produced in 2019). A cooler and slightly fresher nose reflects notes of ripe dark berries, exotic tea, soy, clove, star anise and discreet but not imperceptible wood. There is lovely cut and minerality to the tension filled and attractively textured medium weight flavors that conclude in a focused, powerful, youthfully austere and