Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux

Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux(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

Les Crotots and Les Gruyaches)

firm and hugely long finish

and both should evolve positively over the next decade or more

Reticent aromas are comprised by notes of white flowers

vibrant and beautifully intense middle weight flavors are like sucking on small pebbles before terminating in a more powerful yet balanced and solidly long finish

And a tiny hint of dried fruit on the end

The 2013 Brut Blanc de Blancs L'Esprit is a terrific example of a year in which both ripeness and acidities were elevated

with a smoky mineral undertone and a hint of fruitcake

The aromas are fluid and relaxed

the yield 15hl/ha

Here's a new discovery from Fabio Tassi

pepper and earthy scents