Drouhin/Joseph Beaune 1er cru Clos des Mouches Blanc 2017

93-96 points Fine Wine Review: "This is a marvelous Clos des Mouches, and one fortunately where there is plentiful supply, unlike other recent vintages. The wine shows good structure, clarity, and minerality with depth, length, and firmness. It only needs time. Harvested 1-6 September on six different occasions. (5/19/19)"

95 points/'5 Star Wine,' Jasper Morris, MW: "A fullish clear yellow. The nose is exquisite and approachable but it seems to have become even richer since bottling, while holding its balance without any difficulty. Clos des Mouches always offers a dense texture, on this occasion with a lemon curd note, balanced by a thread of lime to keep it all fresh. Really beautiful! (Mar 2022)"

95 points Tim Atkin, MW (Decanter): "There aren't many vineyards in Beaune that make world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the Clos des Mouches is definitely one of them. This effortlessly stylish white from chalky soils on the southern side of Beaune, close to Pommard, is intense, textured and well balanced. It has scented 30% new wood, vivid minerality, citrus and patisserie notes and a long, refreshing finish. Drinking Window: 2020-2027. (Nov 2018)"

94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2017 Clos des Mouches Blanc is an absolute classic in the making. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a complex and pristine blend of apple, lemon, beeswax, chalky soil tones, citrus peel, dried flowers and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and beautifully reserved in personality, with a rock solid core, excellent structure and grip, bright, zesty acids and lovely focus and grip on the very long and youthful finish. This was still in cask in November and showing beautifully. It will be a long-lived, complex and very classy vintage of this iconic bottling chez Drouhin. Drinking Window: 2021-2055. (Nov/Dec 2018)"

94 points James Suckling: "This has real presence on the nose with plenty of oak matched to rich and super fresh grapefruit and lime aromas. The palate has a very succulent core of fruit and very impressive acidity. The young white peaches are zesty and fresh and the grilled hazelnuts warm the finish. Stunning! Drink or hold. (2/12/19)"

93+ points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Tasted from bottle, Drouhin's 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc is showing very well, offering up aromas of fresh pear, Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest that are still quite youthfully marked by a generous application of buttery new oak that experience shows will integrate nicely with a little age. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, with racy underlying acids, a fragrant core of fruit and a long, penetrating finish. This is a very elegant, aromatic rendition of this emblematic Drouhin cuvée. Drink: 2022-2040. (Feb 2020)"

93 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$195 list] Verging on creamy in texture, this white offers floral, peach, butterscotch and citrus flavors. Balanced and elegant, picking up a mineral element on the lingering aftertaste. Shows fine intensity and harmony. Drink now through 2027. 250 cases imported. (7/31/19)"