2003 Beaune Clos de Mouches
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Plums and black cherries can be found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Beaune Clos des Mouches (red). Revealing impressive amplitude, a silky, expansive nature, this medium-bodied effort is lush, deep, and dense. Bottled unfined, it displays spiced dark cherry and blackberry flavors as well as a structured backbone. Incidentally, while I long thought that Drouhin’s famous Clos des Mouches was produced entirely from estate vineyards, I learned that it is in fact a blend that includes purchased wine. Drink it between 2006 and 2012. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770
Medium red. Ripe aromas of redcurrant, menthol, earth and smoke, plus a suggestion of wilder black fruits, Plump, sweet and rich; this has good mouthfilling volume. A step up in density and length, not to mention flavor complexity, from the Greves. More soil tones here.
Quite deep for a Drouhin red. Full, very ripe nose. So unlike the usual Domaine Drouhin style. Almost rudely sweet. Something quite raw and unformed. Big! Some acidity and tannin. (JR)
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Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.