In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk
Drouhin's emblematic Beaune cru, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Saucisson de Lyon
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Cured pork and pistachio sit comfortably beside a supple village Pinot with savoury length.
How to serve Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Clos des Mouches is Drouhin's signature Beaune monopole-scale holding, in both red and white.
- 1921 — Drouhin began assembling the Clos des Mouches
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Joseph Drouhin
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 14 to 16 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 70 to 140 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1921
Scores
- Burghound 90 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge
What does Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Drouhin's emblematic Beaune cru, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.
When should I drink Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge?
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 Rouge?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC).