Domaine Henri Jayer   Vosne Romanee Premier Cru Cros Parantoux

1997 Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Cros Parantoux

By Domaine Henri Jayer

1997 Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Cros Parantoux from Domaine Henri Jayer, Burgundy, France

As a seasoned critic with decades on the beat of Burgundy's enchanting vineyards, the anticipation of reviewing a vintage as venerable as the 1997 Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Cros Parantoux from Domaine Henri Jayer is not taken lightly. It requires careful consideration and an experienced palate to reap the subtleties bestowed upon this rarity by the passage of time.

 

A Vintage That Radiates Elegance

The year 1997 was distinguished by its warm summer and opportune rainfall, presenting a harvest that enabled the grapes to achieve full ripeness while maintaining their quintessential acidity. It was a year where balance became the watchword in Vosne-Romanee, allowing for the creation of wines that exhibit a poised synergy between power and elegance.

In appraising the 1997 vintage of Cros Parantoux, one finds oneself enraptured by its complex melange of aromas; notes of well-seasoned violets and dried red cherries gracefully cavort with hints of earth and subtle spices. This symphony of scents provides an unparalleled prelude to the depth waiting on one's palate.

 

A Palate Painted with Patrician Flavours

On first tasting, it becomes clear that the 1997 vintage imbibes a sophisticated structure that is mature yet astonishingly lively. The silky tannins carry an array of mature red fruit flavours adorned with aged leather undertones and whispering traces of truffle. It’s a testament to Domaine Henri Jayer's skilled vinification and the venerable terroir from which it hails.

For investors eyeing fine wine opportunities, this stunning expression from Domaine Henri Jayer embodies a judicious choice for portfolios. Not only is it wrapped in layers of complex flavours awaiting exploration but also resides among wines with substantial ageing potential, posited for long-term value appreciation.

The narrative woven by this wine speaks not only of its tenure in bottle but also its genesis in a year when nature proffered both challenges and blessings in equal measure; it stands as a paragon among its peers—a quintessential chapter in the illustrious annals of Burgundian winemaking excellence.

Current market price

£148,950.00

12x75cl

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