Her Mir Tage

9.4

Emmanuel Rouget 2014 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

A wine from the nephew of the Wine God (Henri Jayer). This is my first time trying this domaine. In my view, Méo-Camuzet’s Cros Parantoux leans more feminine and delicate, while Emmanuel Rouget’s style is more like “a sea of stars and a sky of galaxies”—more structural, more spirited, with an air of chivalrous boldness.

2014 should be a relatively approachable vintage, but indeed the first glass showed very tight tannins, vibrant and layered acidity, a pronounced herbaceous/green note, earthy minerality, very fresh and natural, with a bright and clean quality. The structure wasn’t broad or massive, but rather deeply intricate, precise, and penetrating.

After 1 hour of aeration, wild strawberry emerged, along with a mineral sense of wet earth after rain in the forest. Floral notes were not yet obvious; I looked forward to its further evolution.

After 2 hours open, the nose was no longer about thick jammy fruit, but a mix of different spices—like scattered starlight in a river of stars: cool, shimmering, accompanied by rose petals, wild strawberries, and the cool limestone minerality. The aromas don’t hit you head‑on but slowly unfold in the nasal cavity like the Milky Way. Once fully opened, I experienced its signature “silver bead of acidity.” The tannins are incredibly fine, like velvet, and the wine floats on the tip of the tongue—not heavy, but like silk gliding across the night sky. That concentrated mineral energy strikes the palate instantly, then dissolves into a long, lingering finish. The aftertaste lasts for tens of seconds, carrying notes of sandalwood, dried tangerine peel, and damp earth.

Half‑drunk, I felt as if I were drifting into a dream beneath the starry river. — 2 days ago

John Van Trijp

9.7

I like wines from Rouget because they don’t look, smell or taste like Pinot Noir — 5 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

16 Base Vintage. Epic. — 10 months ago

Ira Schwartz

9.2

Lots of complex aromatics that became even more expressive as the bottle warmed up. Some oxidative notes mixed with bread and flowers. In the mouth this leans to the vinous side. Acid driven which allows it to be consumed through out the meal. Just a hint of bitterness on the finish — 3 years ago

Philip Cook

9.0

Tasty cru Beaujolais for just over a 10 spot. Remarkable value. Silky, balanced, red and black fruits. — 7 years ago

web bond

8.9

Prefer less oxidative Champagne especially when ‘13/‘12 blend. — 7 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium lemon yellow . Quite closed at first , this improves with air , actually was finished the following day . White flowers , camomile , quite chalky , a bit funky also . On the palate quite strict and direct , with quite sharp acidity , which does stick out a little bit . Quite lean on the palate On the palate there are notes of lemon , wet stone and white flowers . Quite good mineral , stony length . I can imagine this still ageing quite well , but it probably won’t improve very much . — 3 months ago

Mark S.

9.4

Deep ruby red. Concentrated. Complexity. Still blueberry etc. fruitiness. Dried herb.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Smooth Soft Silky Velvety. Bitterness M Body M+ Finish M++ Emmanuel ROUGET Vosne-Romante 10 @, fruit, 260502 — 4 months ago

John Hagood

8.9

Again Chambers but better, especially with breathing — 6 months ago

Zack McDonald

8.9

Syrah oh ah - yes I rap, it’s a wrap — 3 years ago

Zack Hall

9.4

Very good! — 5 years ago

Robin Spitz

9.6

Huge wine...Sharp, chalky with time it becomes very rich and nutty. Fascinating stuff! — 5 years ago

Philip Dobrin

9.1

Showcases how it’s all about the producer — 7 years ago

Raj Harb

9.4

Intense dry extract. Take a whiff and the wine shoots up your nostrils (in a good way). Better after 2hrs. Needs a 5-10yrs in bottle. Tons of stuffing but just too early. Disg 12/2016 — 8 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Quite light ruby garnet , wide garnet rim . A bit funky at first on the nose , touch farmyardy , then opens up to show some cherry , dried rose , touch earthy , herbal notes . On the palate this is again slightly funky , quite edgy acidity , touches of dried cherry , slightly gritty chalky notes . This needs time in the glass to show its best and does get better , but this might not be the best bottle . However , shows it mineral , herbal and dried cherry touches on the reasonable length finish . Drink now and over the next few years . At Restaurant Les Caudalies , Arbois — 3 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Enjoyed as a toast before we commenced our little version of La Paulée. This bottle of Emmanuel Brochet’s “Premier Cru” Extra Brut uses the 2020 vintage as a base with 20% of the blend coming from reserve wine. It is a blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay.

Popped and poured, the wine pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of apple, raspberry, white peach, some white flowers, lemon citrus, lightly toasted brioche, almond and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is long with lively minerality. Super tasty stuff. Drink now through 2035. Only 12,825 bottles were made. — 4 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Really great. — 8 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Day 2 notes. Nose of blueberry and blackberry, granite and graphite. Dark and rich but super mineral as well. Palate is energetic and fresh but also dark and rich with blackberry and blueberry galore. Young and disjointed as it was yesterday but it’s all there. Check back in 5 years — 3 years ago

Lucia Pier

9.5

Covid-19 wine time. So delicious we felt like we should have saved it for a more special occasion! — 6 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

So good. Lovely subtle oak spice with big blackberry coulis fruit and spices on the nose. Huge depth on the nose. You could swim in the layers. Palate is so ripe, so rich and so dense with dazzling purity and freshness. Wow. This is just incredible. So fresh yet so opulent and deep. That’s what the best 15’s have to offer. Spectacular. — 7 years ago