LOT 2 | MAGNUM OF 2006 JOSEPH DROUHIN BEAUNE CLOS DE MOUCHES ROUGE

Experience an icon of Burgundy with this library vintage magnum of the 2006 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Premier Cru. The name «mouches» means flies. There were once bee-hives in this sun-drenched «clos» (vineyard enclosure); the bees in the local dialect were called «mouches à miel» (honey flies), hence the name Clos des Mouches. From one of the first vineyards acquired by Maurice Drouhin (the founder's son) in the 1920s; the wines from this vineyard have achieved mythical status within Drouhin's history. This elegant, balanced Pinot Noir has impressive aging potential and a long finish that will leave you wanting more.

Tasting Notes from Véronique Boss-Drouhin:
Beautiful, deep-red ruby color, with the bright sheen of great Burgundies. Intense and fresh nose for the young wines. Primary notes of red fruit dominate, such as Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry. There are hints of complexity with smoky flavors evolving towards liquorice. When the wine is maturing, aromas of pepper, tobacco, humus and undergrowth appear. When drinking the wine, the first impression is always clear-cut and the texture fleshy. The body is firm without being rough, well meshed without being heavy. There is great freshness in the younger wines. With age, the wine gets rounder. It takes on a velvety texture and a more precise architecture, supported by silky tannins. It is lively and refined at the same time. There remains a final and most pleasing sensation of harmony, fullness and delicate tannins, as the wine lingers on the palate.

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Drouhin history with this exceptional Clos des Mouches - aged and ready to drink!