# Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru (2020)

- **Producer:** Bouchard Père et Fils
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €88
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, black plum, raspberry, red cherry, black cherry, cedar, vanilla, chocolate, cloves, smoke, forest floor, tobacco, dried fruit, leather, earth

## About this wine

Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru from Bouchard Père et Fils is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from Pinot Noir. The vineyard, Clos de la Mousse, is a monopole exclusively owned by Bouchard Père et Fils, with historical traces dating back to 1220. The estate has consolidated ownership of this site since 1872. The 2020 vintage was characterized by a warm and dry growing season, resulting in an early harvest and concentrated fruit.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard wall and a small house from the original Clos de la Mousse are still visible today.
- Clos de la Mousse has been exclusively owned by Bouchard Père et Fils since 1872.
- The 2020 harvest began on August 19th, the earliest recorded since 1731.
- Vineyard yields in 2020 were low, around 28 hl/ha, due to less juice in the berries.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its vibrant acidity can cut through fattier dishes, while potential earthy or subtle fruit notes can echo flavors in mushroom or herb-based preparations.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for this Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru begins with hand-harvested grapes. A cold maceration is performed for a few days, followed by vatting for 10-15 days with punchings of the cap. An infusion maceration concludes the process. Malolactic fermentation is relatively quick. The wine is then aged for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, with 30-40% new oak. Yields for the 2020 vintage were around 28 hl/ha.