Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2026 to 2040.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 2022202093/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral

Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline

A rare white from the Clos des Mouches, rich and saline with citrus, hazelnut and a stony depth.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Brillat-Savarin Our pick Brillat-Savarin is a triple cream with flavours of cream and fresh butter. A premier cru white from the Côte de Beaune, full-bodied and oak-aged with high acidity, has the weight for the butterfat and the acidity to stop it cloying.

How to serve Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Poulet de Bresse a la creme, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Maison Joseph Drouhin (founded 1880) began acquiring parcels in the Beaune premier cru Clos des Mouches from 1921, planting Chardonnay alongside the existing Pinot Noir.

  1. 1921Chardonnay planted in the Clos des Mouches

Facts

Producer
Maison Joseph Drouhin · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC)
Oak
Around 14 to 16 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 80 to 160 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
1921

Frequently asked about Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc

What does Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc taste like?

On the nose, citrus, hazelnut, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rare white from the Clos des Mouches, rich and saline with citrus, hazelnut and a stony depth.

When should I drink Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc?

Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc?

Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet de Bresse a la creme and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.

What grapes are in Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC).

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