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5 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
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
2017

Caroline Morey Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Blanc

Côte de Beaune · Beaune 1er Cru

Lemon seed, lemon rind, white melon rind, white peach, salt rock, and chalk. Pure, clean, and fresh. Decent acidity and energy, with a higher register (white fruit) ride on the palate. Stayed fairly…

Reviewed 3 March 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