2021 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Au Cros-Parantoux'

This is an ultra-premium, legendary cult masterpiece: the 'Au Cros-Parantoux' Premier Cru from the illustrious Domaine Méo-Camuzet. Positioned high on the slope directly above the iconic Richebourg Grand Cru, Cros-Parantoux is arguably the most famous and highly coveted Premier Cru vineyard in the entire wine world. It owes its legendary status to the "Godfather of Burgundy," Henri Jayer, who single-handedly cleared the rocky, cold terroir using dynamite after World War II. Today, Domaine Méo-Camuzet holds a prime share of this tiny 1.01-hectare plot. Under the expert winemaking style of Jean-Nicolas Méo—characterized by total destemming and a signature use of 100% new French oak—this wine routinely outperforms most Grand Crus in complexity, raw power, and structural cellaring potential.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2021

• Region/Appellation: Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Au Cros-Parantoux', Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Méo-Camuzet

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: High-Energy, Structurally Powerful, and Exceptionally Rare Cult Premier Cru Red Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Fine cuts of slow-roasted rack of lamb with a garlic-herb crust, roasted squab, pan-seared quail, or tender venison loin with a delicate juniper berry reduction. Its intense structural energy and complex spice profile also make it a magnificent companion for crispy-skinned roasted duck breast, slow-cooked pheasant, truffled wild mushroom pastas, or a curated plate of semi-hard artisanal cheeses like a mature Comté or Gouda.