TN: 2002 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux

WINE TALK
1
  • 2002 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru (12/4/2009)
    Had this bottle tonight at the George V in Paris. The sommerlier thought the Meo-Camuzet 2002 Brulees might be showing better, but we had our hearts set on the Crox Parantoux—to compare with the Rouget and formerly, the Jayer, versions.

I see what people mean by Meo’s use of oak, etc…the wine was dark—almost Cabernet like in colour. But the nose was great, and the palate was great. It was a bit dense and chewy–which I understand would be off-putting for some, but on the palate the wine was rich, complex, layered and best of all, wonderful! Marie Ahm, my GJE colleague, had a smile across her face as she tried this. Yes, give me Rouget’s Parantoux (at least since his uncle passed away) any day, but this was still pretty good. Excellent wine to follow the Coche Dury at our post-dinner wine extravaganza. (93 pts.)

Posted from CellarTracker

2

Ive heard rumors that Meo uses methods to reduce alchohol. Any one know if this is just a nasty rumor?

3

Berry,
Nasty rumor to my knowledge.
I have been through his cellar and winemaking facility twice and never seen a machine that might do reverse osmosis.
That is thing that might decrease alcohol but not other things.