Domaine Drouhin Joseph Beaune 1er Cru 2020
Burgundy wine Clos des Mouches
Allen Meadows : 92 points
Red wine 2020
- Area : Bourgogne
- Name : Beaune
- Grape variety : Pinot Noir
- Structure : Complex, Consistent, Deep, Length, Mineral, Rich
- Families of flavor : Aromatic herbs, Flowers, Fresh fruits, Wood
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2030 et plus
- Temperature of service : 15-16°
- Mets/wines agreements : Gigot d'agneau farci, Perdreau aux truffes, Tournedos Rossini
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
Description of the Domaine Drouhin Joseph
Allen Meadows : 92 points
"This too is quite deeply pitched with its ripe aromas of cassis, plum liqueur, spice, floral and soft oak scents. There is very good verve to the utterly delicious and slightly finer medium weight flavors that coat the palate with dry extract on the balanced and harmonious finish. This isn’t quite as complex as the Grèves though that may well change with time as the track record of this wine developing well is firmly established."
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