Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos de Mouches Blanc Côte de Beaune 2021 savignon-blanc delicacy and subtlety

delicacy and subtlety

On the palate it is juicy

The wine's freshness and power are comparable to 2001 and the degree of botrytis is reminiscent of 2007

fermentation at controlled temperature (17-19°C) with selected yeasts

selectively sorted in the winery

Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos de Mouches Blanc Côte de Beaune 2021 savignon-blanc delicacy and subtletyAn outstanding wine. Pale yellow colour. Complex floral nose of white lilac and white rose. Once open fruity aromas come to the fore evolving towards grilled hazelnut and almond. When the wine is more mature the nose is surprisingly strong and fifteen minutes of aeration produce wonderful notes of white truffle citron (cedrat) honey and nutmeg elegantly meshed together. Very lively on the palate. Its rich texture is in evidence but also its structure