Beaune Rouge Clos des Mouches Joseph Drouhin 2022 (750ML)

92-94 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "The 2022 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Domaine) is shaping up beautifully, revealing aromas of sweet cherries, cassis, licorice and spices deftly framed by toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit, succulent acids and powdery tannins, the Drouhin's own fully 14 hectares of this prime premier cru, which is divided equally between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir."

91-93 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy: "A pure mid purple, vibrant red fruit energy, dark raspberry. There is a sensuality to this and a fine tensile strength, darker fruit, well integrated oak, and persistent. Drink from 2029-2035. Tasted: " 11/23

93 Points, Charles Curtis MW, Decanter: "The highly esteemed white Clos des Mouches from Drouhin boasts marvellous aromas of ripe pear, hazelnut, acacia and beeswax along with the lovely, slightly bitter notes French tasters call 'beaux amers'. There is an elegant structure and enough freshness to ensure long ageing. The wine is assembled from 35 parcels covering roughly seven hectares; the domaine spends ten days picking the grapes – four different days for the white alone. The fruit is fermented in cask (25% new) and aged over two winters before bottling." 09/23

92-94 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2022 Beaune Rouge Clos des Mouches 1er Cru, picked from August 27 to September 5, is more high-toned on the nose compared to Les Cras, offering a mixture of red and blueberry fruit, the 25% whole clusters imparting subtle white pepper and bay leaf notes. The medium-bodied palate has supple tannins and fine acidity, quite dense in the mouth with gentle grip, and hints of black olive towards the finish. Give this Clos des Mouches three or four years in bottle." 01/24

91-94 Points, Allen Meadows, Burghound: "Sweet spot Outstanding. Here the expressive nose is more floral in character with its elegant aromas of black raspberry, rose petal, violet, lilac and anise. The medium-bodied flavors possess a gorgeous texture thanks to the abundant dry extract that also buffers the very firm tannic spine shaping the longer if less mineral-driven finish. This is also quite lovely and in particular for the sense of harmony that is Zen-like. Absolutely worth considering." 04/24