Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 2021
(Burgundy, France) - [VM 92-94] [WS 92] [JM 90-92]

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About the Vineyard:

• The Clos des Mouches vineyard takes full advantage of the sun exposure to the southeast.
• The hand-picked grapes are brought to the winery in small 50-pound crates.
• The grapes are then pressed and sometimes the stems are kept. An 18 day-fermentation and maceration take place with daily pumping over and punching of the cap.
• The wine is then put in barrels where it matures, smooths out and loses its acidity.
• After 15 to 18 months of “elevage” in wood (old and new oak) and frequent tastings, Clos des Mouches is bottled.

Tasting Notes:
It is distinguished by its elegance and finesse: round, velvety, and beautifully balanced. It has complexity and depth in a soft but very intense sort of way. Aromas are very refined with ripe black cherry, spices, earthy and lightly smoked notes with just the right touch of tannin. This wine can be put away for 10 years or even 20, depending on the vintage; it can also be enjoyed in its youth, with all its glorious fruitiness.

Ratings & Reviews

92-94 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2021 Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru is one of my picks from Drouhin this year. Wonderful, vivacious red fruit leap from the glass, hints of sous-bois and dried rose petal. The palate is beautifully balanced with fine mineralité, demonstrating more complexity than the preceding Beaune Cras with more grip on the finish. Superb." - Neal Martin (Jan 2023)

92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Rich, this is pierced with cherry, vanilla and toasty oak flavors and savory notes of sandalwood and green olive. Tightly grained, with firm tannins and a compact, mineral finish. Best from 2028 through 2045. 220 cases imported." - Bruce Sanderson (May 2024)

90-92 Points -Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:
"Fortunately, the yield was better in red than white! A solid red crimson colour. Peppery notes, the whole bunches more evident than on the Cras. Good supple tannins here and then with a livelier finish, perhaps thanks to the stems. Fine, persistent red fruit. Drink from 2025-2030." (Nov 2022)