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Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Cros Parantoux" 2001 - Henri Jayer

AOC, Burgundy First Growth, Vosne-Romanée

Reference:

W_535

Description

Presentation of the winery

Henri Jayer was one of the best winemakers in the world, unfortunately he passed away in 2006. He used to say "a great wine is designed in the vineyard, not in the cellar," he was one of the most famous wineries in the world, especially for the quality of its pinot Noir. He has handled with passion tradition and modernity, and was one of the first to oppose the intensive use of chemicals in the vineyards. Over the years, Henri Jayer became a true "artist" of the vine, his productions have almost become works of art, and creates legendary wines that are recognized worldwide for their balance, elegance and their wealth. Even after his death Henri Jayer remains an undisputed master in the profession, the bottles are now rare, they reach exorbitant prices.

Wine

This wine has a beautiful ruby red color. On the nose this wine is powerful, with notes of ripe fruit. In the mouth this wine is dense, with soft tannins, good acidity and exceptional complexity. This wine is a true legend.

Product Details

Reference W_535

Data sheet

Vintage: 2001

Format: 75 cl

Color: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Vosne-Romanée

Region: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits

Producer: Henri Jayer

Serving T°: 14°-16°C

Classification: 1er Cru

Climat: Cros Parantoux

Producer: Henri Jayer

Henri Jayer

The Burgundy wine legend

Born in 1922, young Henri starts to work in his father's vineyard after graduating from the Lycée Viticole de Beaune. He is 17 years old. Afterwards, he is among the first ones to apply for the University of Dijon's brand new oenology classes, given by René Engel (another renown winemaker). At a time when winemaking was not a science yet, Henri becomes one of the rare viticulturists to acquire such a mastery of the winemaking processes. In 1945, he produces his first vintage. Five years later, following the advice of his former university teacher, Henri Jayer decides to fly solo.

He buys many plots of land near the Vosne-Romanée village, like the "Richebourg" and the "Cros Parantoux". He works on the latter tirelessly for more than ten years, turning it into the crown jewel of his vineyard. It is that specific plot that would earn him the title of "Pinot Noir Master". Henri lets nature express itself, as he works to enhance his wine instead of dampening its characteristics. Through his many experiments, he becomes the inventor of cold pre-fermentation maceration (a technique to fully develop a wine's aromas), as well as one of the precursors of the anti-pesticides battle.

Henri Jayer died in 2006. He was a true visionary who knew how to stay close to his roots and respected the Burgundy traditions. Many winemakers today still think of him as one of the best teachers they even had (like Christophe Roumier, Dominique Lafon, Jean-Nicolas Méo... and many others) As he often used to tell his nephew Emmanuel Rouget: "Nature's your boss, you need to respect it." Emmanuel seems to have heard Henri loud and clear, since he took the helm of the Domaine Henri Jayer in 1989, and his son Guillaume is ready to follow in his great-uncle's footsteps.

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