The 2001 Clos des Mouches is a beautiful example of the vintage and the wine is now drinking very well indeed. The deep, complex and totally à point nose jumps from the glass in a blend of cherries, red plums, woodsmoke, a touch of cocoa, venison, autumnal notes of fallen leaves, a lovely base of soil and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and at its peak, with a lovely core, fine soil inflection, melting tannins and superb length and grip on the focused and classy finish. A beautiful bottle of Clos des Mouches.