| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Côte d'Or |
| Main Grape | Pinot Noir (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
An exceptional Burgundy, deservedly famous: Morello cherries, raspberries and blackberries roll around the mouth, while tobacco, underbrush, smoke and pepper offer a dizzying accompanying bouquet.
In the press
92-94/100 - One of the highlights of the range is the 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Domaine), a nicely balanced cuvée that wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, raspberries, orange rind, loamy soil and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and elegant, with ripe tannins, lively acids and a saline finish, it will offer a broad drinking window.
17/20 - Tasted blind. Mid ruby. Fresh redcurrant scent, integrated herby complexity. Tension between the red and green flavours gives attractive layering. Light tannins, fresh acid, medium body, but finishes with more gusto: there is warmth and power at the end. Drink 2028-2038.
Viticulture
Farmed organically since 1990 and biodynamically thereafter, Drouhin’s Beaune vineyard borders Pommard on a mid-slope with east/southeast exposure. Part of the 14 ha Clos des Mouches, it’s split between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on clay, limestone, and marl. Named for “honey flies,” it was acquired by Maurice Drouhin in the 1920s.
Vinification
Hand-harvested in small crates to preserve the fruit, grapes are double-sorted in the vineyard and at the winery. Maceration lasts 2–3 weeks with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats. The wine ages 14–18 months in French oak (20% new), mainly Tronçay, with wood seasoned for 3 years to enhance elegance.
Food Match
Enjoy with filet mignon, smoked duck, ripe cheese.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| pH | 3.54 | ||
| Total Acidity | 3.3g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | H7496120 |