In a night of many firsts, this was my first time trying Clos des Mouches which is a remarkable monopole that was assembled by Drouhin back in the early part of last century. Famously, Beaune has no Grand Cru vineyards but if there was every going to be one, Clos des Mouches would probably be the vineyard. And if this 2019 is an indicator of the standard of quality, it’s no wonder why.
This was gorgeous; a wine of pedigree. It seemed to have layers of depth and concentration that certainly gave off GC vibes. The purity of the fruit is sublime and the acid is brilliant, combining to create a wine of impeccable balance. Many, including myself, tend to poopoo large producer/négociants but it’s really unfair to make blanket judgements, particularly when you consider that they often own or control some of Burgundy’s most important sites. It is clear that great care goes into this wine. It’s special. Drink now and over the next 15+ years.
A wow wine and divinely paired with diver scallops prepared with huitlacoche, mole, lion’s mane mushrooms, crispy potato and tamatillo salsa.
In a night of many firsts, this was my first time trying Clos des Mouches which is a remarkable monopole that was assembled by Drouhin back in the early part of last century. Famously, Beaune has no Grand Cru vineyards but if there was every going to be one, Clos des Mouches would probably be the vineyard. And if this 2019 is an indicator of the standard of quality, it’s no wonder why.
This was gorgeous; a wine of pedigree. It seemed to have layers of depth and concentration that certainly gave off GC vibes. The purity of the fruit is sublime and the acid is brilliant, combining to create a wine of impeccable balance. Many, including myself, tend to poopoo large producer/négociants but it’s really unfair to make blanket judgements, particularly when you consider that they often own or control some of Burgundy’s most important sites. It is clear that great care goes into this wine. It’s special. Drink now and over the next 15+ years.
A wow wine and divinely paired with diver scallops prepared with huitlacoche, mole, lion’s mane mushrooms, crispy potato and tamatillo salsa.
Jun 19th, 2023
To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!
First wine of the night and possibly my wine of the night. This opened my eyes to how good french white wine can be. The smell was addictive...orange marmalade, honeycomb, papaya. The acidity on this was surprising as it cut through the salad dressing easily. The wine glided across the palate and left you craving more. I want as much of this as I can find.
To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!
First wine of the night and possibly my wine of the night. This opened my eyes to how good french white wine can be. The smell was addictive...orange marmalade, honeycomb, papaya. The acidity on this was surprising as it cut through the salad dressing easily. The wine glided across the palate and left you craving more. I want as much of this as I can find.
1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2017
Nose of cheese, yeast, bread, touch of premox, but palate is fresh and dense and lean and acidic. So structured and I can see this "youthing" up over the next hours.
Update: I was wrong. This premoxed within the hour.
Nose of cheese, yeast, bread, touch of premox, but palate is fresh and dense and lean and acidic. So structured and I can see this "youthing" up over the next hours.
Update: I was wrong. This premoxed within the hour.
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2016
Fabulous. Wanted something to go nicely with lobster, great wine that's fully mature and showing wonderfully. Farewell 2016
Fabulous. Wanted something to go nicely with lobster, great wine that's fully mature and showing wonderfully. Farewell 2016
Jan 1st, 2017
Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
