Beaune, Clos des Mouches, Rouge, 1er Cru, 2022
Flowers over red and black fruits, sweet silky tannins and some real fruit richness here but also a sense of complexity and sophistication, particularly evident in the subtle and supple tannin framework. Picking took place between August 27th and Sept 5th. Fermented with 25% whole clusters. Drouhin’s flagship vineyard, half of which is planted Chardonnay and half to Pinot Noir. Situated mid-slope with a fine east and south-east exposure, producing intense, spicy, round wines. Ageing is for 15 months in 25% new oak barrels.
critic reviews
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.
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.