Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos de Mouches Blanc Côte de Beaune 2021 savignon-blanc fermentation at controlled temperature (17-19°C)

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

almost ready now – it will improve for the next year – and so food friendly

selectively sorted in the winery

6 months in the traditional large German oak barrel

and 5% Sylvaner

Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos de Mouches Blanc Côte de Beaune 2021 savignon-blanc fermentation at controlled temperature (17-19°C)An 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