Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese refined and already completely integrated

refined and already completely integrated

Jeremy Young

A mix of terroirs (it s a large ranch)

The Drouhin's seven hectares of Chardonnay in this premier cru were harvested over 15 days

This wine offers balance and elegance

Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese refined and already completely integratedProducing commune: Beaune. Site: at the southern end of the Beaune appellation, next to Pommard. The Drouhin vineyard is at mid slope, on a mild incline with an east south east exposure. It is the largest parcel of the Clos des Mouches (14 hectares 35 acres), one half planted with chardonnay, the other with pinot noir. History & tradition: the name mouches means flies. There were once bee hives in this sun drenched clos (vineyard enclosure); the bees