2009 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
By Domaine Emmanuel Rouget
2009 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget, Burgundy, France
The illustrious 2009 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget illumines the Burgundian landscape with its radiance. This exquisite parcel of land, once tendered by the legendary Henri Jayer and now shepherded by his nephew, Emmanuel Rouget, yields wines of profound complexity and grace, the 2009 vintage being a sterling exemplar.
A Tapestry of Terroir and Time
Embarking upon this particular vintage is akin to delving into an archive of climatic perfection. The steady warmth of the growing season partnered with cool evenings brought forth a fruit set that tilted towards ripeness while preserving the singular tension for which Burgundy's zenith expressions are so esteemed. The 2009 vintage endows an orchestral range of aromas and flavours set against a backdrop of astute tannic structure and luscious silkiness.
An Investment in Vintner Virtuosity
Diligence and expertise were paramount in 2009 as Domaine Emmanuel Rouget navigated the season's benevolence with precision to maintain equilibrium in the wines. This intrinsic balance places the 2009 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux on the pedestals of wine investment — a masterpiece not only to savour but to set against a long-term return narrative. Domaine Emmanuel Rouget continues to etch its name among Burgundy's elite guardians, and this vintage captures that lineage with fortitude.
The perfume alone heralds excellence; the tapestry unwinds with vivid notes of dark cherries, delicate violets, and a grounded earthiness that becomes more pronounced upon decanting. The inherent minerality on which these vines deeply sit emerges on the palate as if it remembers every stone and every vintage passed, offering a complexity that has seemingly inexhaustible layers.
In closing, contemplation is required for an investment in the 2009 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux from Domaine Emmanuel Rouget. One is not merely acquiring a majestic wine but also an artefact of a sublime vigneron's skill echoed through nature's kind hand. This vintage stands hearth-side with history, promising both immediate pleasure and an assured ascension in worth amongst connoisseurs and collectors alike.
Current market price
$45,220.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
1806
Scores and tasting notes
The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux flows onto the palate with seamless fruit. This is a gorgeous, expansive wine that shows off tons of pedigree and class. The fruit builds with notable intensity and depth towards a soft, caressing finish of nearly indescribable beauty. This is a great wine from Emmanuel Rouget. The Cros Parantoux was aged in 100% new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. This small domaine is one of Burgundy’s best kept secrets. Emmanuel Rouget farms 8 hectares of vineyards, of which he owns 2.5. Rouget began harvesting on September 12. The fruit was 10% destemmed. Fermentation and maceration lasted about 20 days. The wines were pressed, and the sediment was left to decant naturally for two days. The wines were then racked into barrel with the fine lees. The malos were fast in 2009; they took only 4 months to complete, versus 17 for the 2008s. Rouget expected to do no rackings until the wines were prepared for bottling, with no fining or filtration. I tasted all of these wines from new oak barrels. Readers will note that some of these wines, especially at the entry-level are not aged in 100% new oak. That means the samples I tasted are not fully representative of the final wines. Ordinarily in a situation like this I would ask to taste multiple barrels, but my schedule was particularly tight on the day I visited Rouget. Of course, this is not an issue with the top wines, which are aged in 100% new oak. This is a beautiful set of wines from top to bottom. Importer: Martine’s Wines, Novato, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 1 May 2011