95 points James Suckling: "A perfumed and spicy wine with ripe strawberries, smoke and chocolate. Full, very savory and intense. Long aftertaste with lots of perfume. Fine, creamy texture. Really spicy at the finish. Drink after 2022 and onwards. (11/5/20)"
94 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): "The Drouhins' red version of the Clos des Mouches combines grapes from the high and low parts of the Premier Cru and is a blend of seven different micro cuvées. Fermented with 25% whole bunches and aged in 20% new wood, this is textured, refined and well balanced, with all the focus and freshness of one of Beaune's most special sites. Drinking Window: 2023-2032. (Oct 2019)"
92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2018 Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru has a very pure, charming bouquet of layers of dark cherry, raspberry coulis and blueberry aromas, with just a touch of warmth from the slightly higher level of alcohol. The medium-bodied palate delivers saturated tannins. Lush and generous, almost New World-like in terms of fruit profiles, with a caressing finish. Lovely. Drink: 2022-2038. (Jan 2020)"
91-94 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Tasted from two different sample bottles, one of which had maintained freshness better than the other. Full purple with quite dark fruit on the nose, a little bit stern even. Much better from the other bottle, lively and pure, with very good elegance at the back – this should be the real wine. (Nov 2019)"
Product SKU | 337723 |
Producer | Drouhin/Joseph |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
SubRegion | Côtes de Beaune |
Appellation | Beaune |
Varietal | Pinot Noir |
Designation | Premier Cru |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 3L |
Color | Red |
ABV | 14.0% |
Ships To |