2022 Beaune Blanc, Clos des Mouches, Joseph Drouhin
Aromas of buttered orchard fruit, orange blossom, baking spices and toasted nuts introduce the 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc (Domaine), with a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate that's fleshy and layered while retaining nice tension and cut. The Drouhin's seven hectares of Chardonnay in this premier cru were harvested over 15 days. ~ (94) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-18-2024
~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 11-1-2023
It’s a rare white wine from a mostly red appellation, but Drouhin owns 14 hectares of Clos des Mouches and half of those are chardonnay. So rich, broad and ripe at first, and then braced by vivid, tangy acidity that brings out subtle nutmeg, ginger and toast accents. What a delicious, balanced and refreshing wine. Drink now or hold. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 6-20-2024
Very clean, elegant and lots of promise on the nose. Fleshy fruit, purity of flavour but underpinned with vibrant acidity. Quite a bit of weight and spice here. Give it 6 months in bottle to settle and it will be very good. Expensive. ~ (17) Andy Howard, JancisRobinson.com 1-17-2024
A deft application of wood frames the more elegant nose of white-fleshed fruit, citrus, acacia and crushed anise hints. The rich, generous and vibrant middleweight flavors are supported by bright citrus-tinged acidity on the sneaky long, dry and balanced finale. This is also lovely and a wine that could be enjoyed young or aged successfully for up to a decade. ~ (92) Allen Meadows, Burghound 6-10-2024
~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 11-1-2023
It’s a rare white wine from a mostly red appellation, but Drouhin owns 14 hectares of Clos des Mouches and half of those are chardonnay. So rich, broad and ripe at first, and then braced by vivid, tangy acidity that brings out subtle nutmeg, ginger and toast accents. What a delicious, balanced and refreshing wine. Drink now or hold. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 6-20-2024
Very clean, elegant and lots of promise on the nose. Fleshy fruit, purity of flavour but underpinned with vibrant acidity. Quite a bit of weight and spice here. Give it 6 months in bottle to settle and it will be very good. Expensive. ~ (17) Andy Howard, JancisRobinson.com 1-17-2024
A deft application of wood frames the more elegant nose of white-fleshed fruit, citrus, acacia and crushed anise hints. The rich, generous and vibrant middleweight flavors are supported by bright citrus-tinged acidity on the sneaky long, dry and balanced finale. This is also lovely and a wine that could be enjoyed young or aged successfully for up to a decade. ~ (92) Allen Meadows, Burghound 6-10-2024
SKU: SK3554898-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Burgundy
PRODUCER : Joseph Drouhin
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Burgundy
PRODUCER : Joseph Drouhin
FORMAT : 750ml