Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Rouge 2017 HALF Bottle (37.5cl)

£49.95

Red, Burgundy, France

In stock

Description

Named after the Beehives (Mouches literally translates as flies) which used to sit on the sun-drenched hills of the vineyards in the heart of Burgundy, Clos des Mouches has cemented its reputation as one of three flagship Premier Cru sites in the Cote de Beaune.

TASTING NOTE: Deep red ruby colour On the nose: full of intense and fresh red fruits; Morello cherries, raspberry, and blackberries. On the palate: medium-bodied with continuously developing smoky notes and a hint of liquorice all balanced with delicate and silky tannins. This is a superb wine which pleasantly lingers long after it’s been enjoyed!14% alcohol by volume.

FOOD PAIRING, STORING AND SERVICE: This is superbly crafted wine, we would suggest matching it with a simple beef dish, such as ribeye steak with potatoes and green vegetables. in order to fully appreciate its complexity and elegance. This is certainly a wine to savour with close friends or family, we would!

ABOUT: Joseph Drouhin, a Chablis native, arrived in Beaune, the heart of Burgundy in 1880 and founded the winery and negotiant business which is now in the hands of his four great-grandchildren – Philippe, Veronique, Laurent and Frederic who each play a different role in helping to grow the family wine companies in Burgundy and USA. With almost 200 acres of vines in Burgundy, they organically farm their own vineyards and purchase grapes from leading growers in the Burgundy region.

See drouhin.com for more information.

Additional information

Vintage

2017

Wine Region

Burgundy

Country of Origin

Grape Variety

Style

Red

Alcohol

14% ABV

Bottle Size

Half Bottle (37.5cl)

Closure

Cork