| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Côte d'Or |
| Main Grape | Chardonnay (100%) |
| Expression | White, Generous, and Intense |
Tasting note
An outstanding white Burgundy, remarkably complex and elegant, fragrant with white lilac, white rose and grilled hazelnut, the mouth a marvel of white truffle, lemon, honey and nutmeg.
In the press
96/100 - This is so creamy, both generous and elegant, with aromas of lemons, blanched almonds, white pepper, white grapefruit, peaches and cream. Full-bodied, long and persistent, with deliciously ripe fruit. Fantastic concentration. Drink or hold.
93/100 - This wine's ripe apple fruit aroma shows accents of butter, hawthorn flowers, and spice. The texture is ripe, and there is almost a suggestion of honey on the palate. However, the ripeness is not exaggerated, and balanced acidity brings this to a satisfying conclusion. The grapes come from Drouhin's two parcels that total 6.42 hectares in the zone on the southern edge of Beaune. They are pressed as whole clusters and fermented on native yeasts in cask (25% new). This will drink well young and should age nicely for a decade. Drinking window: 2023-2040
Viticulture
At Beaune’s southern end by Pommard, Drouhin’s mid-slope, east/southeast-facing Clos des Mouches parcel spans 14 ha, split equally between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on clay-limestone and marl soils. Named after “honey flies” from old beehives, it was acquired in the 1920s and now yields wines of legendary finesse.
Vinification
Harvested by hand in small crates to preserve the fruit, grapes are double-sorted once in the vineyard, once at the winery. A slow press excludes the final juice. After settling, the wine ages 12–15 months in barrels, 25% new oak, to ensure finesse and purity.
Food Match
Shellfish, seafood, salads are all well matched with this complex and elegant wine.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| pH | 3.29 | ||
| Total Acidity | 3.9g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 1g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | H7166121 |