2008 - Beaune 1er Cru Le Clos des Mouches Rouge, Joseph Drouhin

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Beaune |
Producer: Joseph Drouhin |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Mar 11
Moderately saturated medium red. Slightly reduced nose offers spices, minerals, pepper and earth. Then silky and sweet, with a pliant texture and good framing minerality. Firm acidity extends the finish.
Drinking Date:
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.