2019 Joseph Drouhin, Beaune Premier Cru, Le Clos des Mouches Blanc 6×1.5L

Vinous 93

Despite coaxing from the glass, the 2019 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru is much more subdued on the nose than its peers, but in retrospect, I applaud its restraint. Moving on to the palate, it is well balanced with admirable tension, lightly spiced with white pepper and stem ginger. It gains weight and substance toward the finish. The 2019 is crafted in a more low-key style, brushes aside the opulence of the growing season and contains the sapidity to tempt you back for another sip. This is a bit of a dark horse. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. [Neal Martin, 12/12/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2048

Robert Parker 93

Mingling aromas of citrus zest and pear with hints of white flowers, buttered toast and almonds, Drouhin’s 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc (Domaine) is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with lively acids and a gourmand profile, concluding with a saline finish. [William Kelley, 12/18/2020]