Ratings
Decanter 93 points; SaratogaWine 98 points; Allen Meadows 92 points (2020 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Joseph Drouhin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Beautiful, deep ruby red with bright sheen typical of great Burgundy |
| Aroma | Intense and fresh nose with primary notes of red fruits such as Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, with nuances of smoke, licorice, pepper, brown tobacco, humus, and undergrowth |
| Palate | Firm yet smooth attack, fleshy and dense; fresh and lively with silky tannins; balanced, noble, and elegant with a long, complex palate |
| Finish | Long, refined finish with chalky grip, notes of Indian spices, flint, nutmeg, and light crust; elegant and persistent |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roasted pigeon, confit lamb saddle, fine charcuterie, lamb leg stuffed, partridge with truffles, tournedos Rossini |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 25 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged 14-18 months in cask, 25% new oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Partial destemming; fermentation on native yeasts; maceration/vinification 2-3 weeks |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone; upper part stony soil; center marl-limestone rock |
| Vine Age | 39 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest in small crates to preserve fruit quality |
Interesting facts
| Clos des Mouches is one of the first terroirs acquired by the Drouhin family in the 1920s; the vineyard is split equally between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; the name refers to the bees ('mouches à miel') that once inhabited the sunny enclosed vineyard |