2002 Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Cros Parantoux, Bottle (750ml) [Wine Stained Label]

Noticeable oak spice blends with wonderfully elegant and concentrated aromas of red and black pinot fruit aromas plus layers upon layers of spices, including sandalwood, anise, soy, hoisin and a strong note of minerality. The linear, almost severe flavors are concentrated as well with finer tannins than usual and decidedly higher acidity than the Echézeaux and the precision is almost painful. This is not a powerful wine, and certainly less powerful than the Ech but it's a good deal more elegant and this too possesses impeccable balance that should permit it to age for 2 decades, perhaps longer.