2018 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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JS 95 DC 94 JM 94 WS 93 WA 91
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, August 2020

A perfumed and spicy wine with ripe strawberries, smoke and chocolate. Full, very savory and intense. Long aftertaste with lots of perfume. Fine, creamy texture. Really spicy at the finish. Drink after 2022 and onwards.
DC 94

Decanter, October 2018

The Drouhins' red version of the Clos des Mouches combines grapes from the high and low parts of the Premier Cru and is a blend of seven different micro cuvées. Fermented with 25% whole bunches and aged in 20% new wood...
JM 94

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2019

(91-94 points) Tasted from two different sample bottles, one of which had maintained freshness better than the other. Full purple with quite dark fruit on the nose, a little bit stern even. Much better from the other...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, May 2021

Classy, this pliant, succulent red boasts black cherry, raspberry, floral and spice flavors. It's firm and focused, with a silky texture and lingering notes of fruit and spice. Best from 2023 through 2038. 300 cases imported.
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

One of the portfolio's real successes, as is so often the case, is the 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Domaine). Wafting from the glass with inviting aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and violets mingled with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Beaune
Sub-appellation Clos des Mouches
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

This exquisite wine hails from the esteemed Joseph Drouhin winery in the iconic Burgundy region of France. Presenting the 2018 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru, this wine is an embodiment of elegance and sophistication. Crafted with the Pinot Noir varietal, this red wine showcases the true essence of Burgundy's terroir.

In the glass, the wine exhibits a captivating ruby red color that glimmers with hints of garnet. The aromas that emanate from the glass are simply enchanting. Ripe strawberries, smoke, and chocolate intertwine to create a perfumed and spicy bouquet that entices the senses. As the wine unfolds on the palate, it reveals its full-bodied and intense nature. Savory flavors of ripe fruits dance on the tongue, accompanied by a fine, creamy texture that adds an extra layer of complexity.

Renowned wine critics have lauded this wine for its exceptional quality. Receiving a score of 94 points from Decanter, this wine is praised for its refined and well-balanced nature. James Suckling, another esteemed critic, also awarded this wine a remarkable score of 95 points, highlighting its long aftertaste and intense perfume. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate commended the wine's inviting aromas of cherries, raspberries, and violets, emphasizing its voluptuous core of fruit and succulent acids. Wine Spectator bestowed a score of 93 points, noting its pliant and succulent qualities, with lingering notes of fruit and spice.

With an alcohol percentage of 14.5%, this wine possesses a remarkable depth and richness that exemplify the best of Burgundy's premier cru vineyards. The 2018 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru is best enjoyed between 2023 and 2038, allowing it to further develop and evolve in the bottle.

For wine enthusiasts seeking a truly remarkable experience, this wine is a must-have addition to any collection. Its impeccable craftsmanship, elegant flavors, and exceptional accolades make it a standout choice for those who appreciate the finest wines Burgundy has to offer.