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6 notes

2015

Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge

Côte de Beaune · Beaune 1er Cru

Continue to hold on these. The first half of consumption was tight and linear, with puckering unripe strawberry and cedar notes dominating. The finish was incredibly tight and strict. After a few…

Reviewed 5 August 2024
2016

Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Côte de Nuits · Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

A juicy delivery with ripe and saturated red raspberry and cherry notes, with a dusting of earth and meaty flavors. A bit of heat on the back end but with a savory helping of fruit to fully encircle…

Reviewed 7 May 2023
2015

Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge

Côte de Beaune · Beaune 1er Cru

Day 1 was a solid showing once it crawled out of its shell after a few hours of air. The nose was pretty skunky initially and the fruit slightly reserved, but the budding complexity was notable. Cork…

Reviewed 23 January 2022
2016

Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge

Côte de Beaune · Beaune 1er Cru

Rhubarb, red and black cherry, strawberry, incense, orange rind, and some smoke. A hair more intensity and fruit than the 2015, with a succulent delivery that makes for a juicy core. A judicious hit…

Reviewed 5 May 2020
2016

Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Côte de Nuits · Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

Black cherry, red and black raspberry, ripe strawberry, earth, faint citrus rind, and spice. Round and a bit plump mid-palate, making for an accessible delivery of flavor. Medium drive and verve.…

Reviewed 5 April 2020
2015

Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge

Côte de Beaune · Beaune 1er Cru

Though it took a little time to unfurl its flavors, this came along quite nicely in terms of delivery and expansion, especially with its overall mouthfeel and texture. It comes across initially with…

Reviewed 21 November 2019