Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux 2021 750mL Champagne "Subtle if not invisible wood

"Subtle if not invisible wood serves as a backdrop for the mildly reduced nose so again do yourself a favor and decant this if you're going to crack one before 2020 or so

The extremely pure and utterly delicious finish is shaped by the dense but fine tannins that are given added energy by the perfectly integrated acid spine

tasted 10/2016

The cool and pure medium weight plus flavors are remarkably refined for a young Chambertin yet there is clearly plenty of power lurking beneath the refined veneer

sapid finish

Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux 2021 750mL Champagne "Subtle if not invisible wood"Firm reduction renders the nose unreadable at present. Otherwise, the palate impression of the markedly intense larger bodied flavors is a bit denser with good power and an almost pungent minerality, all wrapped in a compact and hugely long finish that is noticeably more complex. This is very promising and while the 2021 Cros won't rival the best vintages of this storied wine, it's more than respectable." Burghound, BH(93 95), tasted 1 2023