In the glass
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
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Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Poulet de Bresse a la creme
The prized Bresse chicken in cream sauce mirrors a barrel-aged Meursault's weight and nut-and-butter palate. -
Aged Comte
Nutty alpine cheese amplifies a mature Chardonnay's hazelnut and brown-butter notes.
How to serve Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1921 — Chardonnay planted in the Clos des Mouches
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Joseph Drouhin
- 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
Scores
- Decanter 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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).