THE PRODUCER
Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in 1880 by the 22-year-old Joseph Drouhin, is a
renowned family-owned winery based in Beaune, Burgundy. Over the years, the
Drouhin family has expanded their holdings to include vineyards across Chablis,
Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, cultivating both Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay. In 1987, they extended their expertise to the United States by
establishing Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley, producing
acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that reflect their Burgundian heritage. A
pioneer in sustainable viticulture, Maison Joseph Drouhin began converting its
vineyards to organic and biodynamic practices in 1988, achieving full
certification in 1993. Today, the fourth generation—Frédéric, Philippe,
Véronique, and Laurent Drouhin—continues to uphold the family's commitment to
excellence, crafting wines that express the unique terroirs of their diverse
vineyard sites.

THE WINE
Joseph Drouhin's Clos des Mouches Rouge Premier Cru is a distinguished Pinot
Noir from Beaune, Burgundy, crafted from one of the region's most historic and
prestigious vineyards. The Clos des Mouches vineyard, named after the bees
("mouches") that once thrived there, lies on the border between Beaune and
Pommard, benefiting from a unique microclimate and diverse soils of marl and
limestone. This wine is a harmonious expression of elegance and structure,
offering aromas of red berries, cherry, rose petals, and subtle earthy notes. On
the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a
lingering finish. Perfectly balanced, this Premier Cru is a testament to the
Drouhin family's dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional
Burgundian craftsmanship, offering excellent aging potential.

INFORMATION

Type:Red
Vintage:2016Country:FranceRegion:Burgundy - Cote de Beaune
Sub region:BeauneGrape:100% Pinot NoirStyle:Savory and ClassicSweetness:DryABV:
13%Drinking window:2020 - 2045Size:750mlFood match:Duck, Goose and Game Birds
CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.