Joseph Drouhin

Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Premier Cru

"92-94 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate, January 2024 The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Domaine) is shaping up beautifully, revealing aromas of sweet cherries, cassis, licorice and spices deftly framed by toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit, succulent acids and powdery tannins, the Drouhin's own fully 14 hectares of this prime premier cru, which is divided equally between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 92-94 points, Neal Martin, November 2023 The 2022 Beaune Rouge Clos des Mouches 1er Cru, picked from August 27 to September 5, is more high-toned on the nose compared to Les Cras, offering a mixture of red and blueberry fruit, the 25% whole clusters imparting subtle white pepper and bay leaf notes. The medium-bodied palate has supple tannins and fine acidity, quite dense in the mouth with gentle grip, and hints of black olive towards the finish. Give this Clos des Mouches three or four years in bottle. 91-93 points, Jasper Morris, November 2023 A pure mid purple, vibrant red fruit energy, dark raspberry. There is a sensuality to this and a fine tensile strength, darker fruit, well integrated oak, and persistent. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted Nov 2023."