Joseph Drouhin, Clos des Mouches Blanc, Beaune Premier Cru, Burgundy, France, 2023

Overview of the Wine
It is directed by the four great-grandchildren of Joseph Drouhin, born between 1961 and 1968. They grew up in the vineyards and acquired a deep understanding of wine alongside their father, Robert Drouhin. They all have their own role and they share the same passion for wine. The fifth generation is also making its mark...

From vintage to vintage, they perpetuate tradition and innovate to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the « elegant perfection » that has made Joseph Drouhin wines renowned.

Winemaker
Véronique Boss-Drouhin

Grape / Blend
100% Chardonnay

Origin
Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
An outstanding wine. Pale yellow colour. Complex floral nose of white lilac and white rose. Once open, fruity aromas come to the fore, evolving towards grilled hazelnut and almond. When the wine is more mature, the nose is surprisingly strong and fifteen minutes of aeration produce wonderful notes of white truffle, citron (cedrat), honey and nutmeg, elegantly meshed together. Very lively on the palate. Its rich texture is in evidence, but also its structure and minerality. It is round, but never heavy. Harmonious fullness in the aftertaste. This wine allies remarkably the complexity and elegance of a Bâtard-Montrachet with the power of a Corton-Charlemagne.

94 Points - James Suckling
Lovely, creamy and polished texture to this, with a sense of soft, silky tannins. The nose and palate show white flowers and light honey with some chalk and minerals. White roses, too. It's medium-bodied with a lovely finish. Vivid. Hard to find a white from Cote de Beaune at this quality level.

90 Points - Jasper Morris
In bottle. This is a mix of the actual Côte de Beaune appellation, some Beaune Montagne Ste-Desirée and some declassified Beaune Clos des Mouches. Fresh pale colour, with a delicious bouquet including fresh lime blossom, then becomes richer on the palate, but in controlled fashion with an attractive finish with adequate acidity. 

Product size: 750ml