# Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Joseph Drouhin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €1260
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum, vanilla, cloves, tobacco, mushroom, earth, leather, forest floor

## About this wine

Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge from Maison Joseph Drouhin is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from Pinot Noir. The Clos des Mouches vineyard, one of the largest Premier Cru sites in Beaune, is a significant holding for the Drouhin family, who have owned their parcel since the 1920s. The vineyard's name, 'Clos des Mouches', is derived from historical beehives. Maison Joseph Drouhin, a family-owned estate since 1880, is committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture. The 2021 vintage, characterized by a smaller harvest due to challenging weather, is noted for its classic Burgundian style, emphasizing harmony and freshness.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Clos des Mouches' translates to 'Vineyard of the Flies', referencing historical beehives.
- Joseph Drouhin acquired their parcel in Clos des Mouches in the 1920s.
- This vineyard is one of the largest Premier Cru parcels in Beaune.
- The estate has practiced organic viticulture since the late 1980s.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and firm structure, coupled with its freshness, make it well-suited to dishes with rich protein and earthy flavors. The acidity cuts through the richness of meats and sauces, while the tannins provide a satisfying counterpoint to protein.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches Rouge begins with a manual harvest and sorting of the Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation takes place in small open vats for two to three weeks, using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation and maceration, the wine is pressed using a vertical press. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 to 18 months in Burgundian barrels (pièces), with a proportion of new oak. Maison Joseph Drouhin adheres to organic and biodynamic farming practices, with a philosophy focused on natural winemaking and terroir expression.