2021 Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
Joseph Drouhin
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Average Critic Score: 94.0/100 based on 3 critic reviews
Clos des Mouches is the vineyard most closely identified with Joseph Drouhin, a Beaune house that has farmed this premier cru on the slope above the town for generations. The red is a Pinot Noir of unusual poise for the appellation, and the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge is one of the standouts of a cool, classically styled vintage, earning 96 points from Claire Nesbitt (James Suckling), 92-94 points from Neal Martin (Vinous), who named it one of his picks from Drouhin this year, and 92 points from Wine Spectator.
Beautiful nose of wild raspberries, cherries, sandalwood, cloves, orange fruit and cardamom. So harmonious on the palate, with very fine, seamless tannins and fresh acidity, all integrated. Medium-bodied, long and full of energy. - Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling (96 pts)
Suggested drinking window: 2028 - 2045 (Wine Spectator).
Critic Reviews
96 Points - Claire Nesbitt, James Suckling
“Beautiful nose of wild raspberries, cherries, sandalwood, cloves, orange fruit and cardamom. So harmonious on the palate, with very fine, seamless tannins and fresh acidity, all integrated. Medium-bodied, long and full of energy. Drink or hold.”
94 Points - Neal Martin, Vinous
“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 mineralite, demonstrating more complexity than the preceding Beaune Cras with more grip on the finish. Superb. (92-94 pts)”
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.”
Wine Details & Information
Vintage: 2021
Varietal / Style:Pinot Noir
Producer:Joseph Drouhin
Country:France
Region: Burgundy
Bottle size (ml): 750ml