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Cros Parantoux 1996 Meo Camuzet

Original price was: 3.500,00 €.Current price is: 3.289,00 €.

Year	1996
Manufacturer	Meo Camuzet
Format	75 Cl
Typology	Red Wine
Grape Variety	Pinot Noir
Origin	Francia
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Legendary, Wood

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Cros Parantoux 1996 – Méo-Camuzet

Vertical elegance and rare precision from a legendary lieu-dit

The 1996 Cros Parantoux by Méo-Camuzet is a profound and rare expression of one of the most iconic vineyards in the Côte de Nuits. Located just above Richebourg, this historic lieu-dit is renowned for producing Pinot Noir with sharp tension, age-worthy austerity, and mineral clarity. The cool and late-ripening 1996 vintage enhances its naturally vertical profile.

In the vineyard: natural concentration and terroir-driven identity

The Cros Parantoux soils are poor and stony, rich in fractured limestone and low in clay. Vines are managed with precision and respect for balance, with naturally low yields and hand harvesting. In 1996, a cool season and late harvest allowed for full phenolic ripeness while preserving high acidity – ideal for long ageing.

In the cellar: gentle extraction and slow ageing

Winemaking is discreet and respectful: native yeasts, low extraction, and controlled fermentation, maintaining the wine’s purity and structure. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (50–70% new) for up to 20 months, allowing it to develop depth over time.

Tasting notes

Color: garnet ruby with brick reflections from age.
Nose: ripe cherry, black tea, forest floor, fine spices, graphite and licorice.
Palate: vibrant and chiselled, with refined tannins, saline freshness and a long, savoury finish.

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Domaine Méo-Camuzet

The soul of Vosne-Romanée, between tradition and precision

Located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Méo-Camuzet is one of the most iconic and refined estates in Burgundy. The domaine’s history is deeply linked to the Camuzet family and the legacy of Henri Jayer, a legendary figure in modern winemaking. Today, under the direction of Jean-Nicolas Méo, the estate combines Burgundian heritage with contemporary precision, always rooted in the vineyard.

Vineyard philosophy: balance and respect

The domaine covers about 17 hectares, including prestigious plots such as Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Échezeaux, Corton, and numerous Premier Cru and Village vineyards across Vosne, Nuits, and Marsannay. The viticulture is sustainable, with no formal certifications but a strong pragmatic and non-intrusive approach.
Vineyard work is gentle and adapted to each plot: light soil tilling, manual harvesting with strict selection, and minimal use of synthetic treatments. The focus is not on the aesthetics of organics but on true terroir expression.

Winemaking: elegance without compromise

The cellar at Méo-Camuzet is discreet, designed to enhance purity and structure. Fermentations are spontaneous, with indigenous yeasts, and macerations are gentle, respecting the fruit’s integrity.
New oak use is balanced, from 30% to 80% depending on the cuvée, and chosen for finesse and integration. No fining or filtration is applied. The wines are aged on fine lees for 15 to 20 months, gaining depth and definition over time.

Méo-Camuzet wines are refined, tactile, and age-worthy. They don’t chase power, but rather precision, aromatic finesse, and mineral tension, offering some of the purest expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Burgundy.