Meo Camuzet Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux 1985 (US Label)

Meo Camuzet Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux 1985 (US Label)A quintessentially Vosne nose of simply unbelievable complexity displays violets, spice, earth and subtle secondary nuances is followed by remarkably fine and pure, velvety, stunningly rich flavors that dance across the palate and the length here is flat out phenomenal. The finish is utterly mouth coating and the aromas of this wine stayed in mind for a month.

and wonderfully ripe tannin in the intense finish that must last for 40+ seconds

A markedly ripe yet fresh and cool nose offers up a beguiling array of spice

and a voluptuous mouthfeel and finish of close to 50+ seconds

like many of these 2013s

loamy soil nuances

it's not clear that the supporting tannins will harmonize with the finish

A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet

it's serious

bare-boned wine with more muscle

from the smallest of the parcels at five acres

Here the wood and menthol influences are a good deal less subtle and while they don't dominate the even spicier and slightly riper liqueur-like cassis

blackberry