At a glance

Producer

Joseph Drouhin

Region

Beaune 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$180–$260 USD (750ml)

Tasting profile

Mature red and black cherry, wild strawberry, dried rose petal, forest floor, sandalwood, gentle sous bois, hints of truffle, balanced oak influence, silky texture.

Evolution: Primary fruit evolved to dried, secondary spice, earth, mushroom and floral nuance; tertiary game and leather notes beginning to appear.

At peak: Superb aromatic complexity, polished minerality, harmonious fruit/earth interplay; elegance predominates over power.

Structure

Acidity

Fresh, supporting aging and red fruit vibrancy

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained; integrated but persistent

Alcohol

13.0% ABV

Aging potential

Structurally sound for continued cellaring up to late 2020s. Peak aromatic complexity reached, potential tertiary evolution ongoing.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2042

Optimal window

2017 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Approaching plateau maturity; excellent for drinking now, but will hold for several more years.

The 2010 vintage combines ripe fruit and balancing acidity, allowing the wine to age gracefully. At 14 years, tannins are supple, fruit has mellowed, and complex earthy, floral, and spicy notes emerge. Drinking window remains open through 2028 for best complexity.

Food pairing

Roast duck with cherries, coq au vin, grilled salmon, veal tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, or earthy autumn vegetable dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 60-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Helps open up mature aromatics and filter any formed sediment.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Joseph Drouhin uses organic (certified since 2009) and biodynamic farming methods across major vineyards, with Clos des Mouches transitioning to these practices pre-2010. Vineyard biodiversity, cover crops, restricted chemical use, hand-harvesting, and gravity-fed cellars to minimize energy. Light-weight glass bottles and recyclable packaging.

Joseph Drouhin is a recognized Burgundy leader in sustainable, organic, and biodynamic viticulture. The Clos des Mouches site has been farmed organically since before 2010, emphasizing soil health, biodiversity, and limited intervention. Combined with energy-efficient gravity cellars and eco-friendly packaging, this wine offers above-average sustainability for a Burgundy Premier Cru. Room exists for further carbon footprint reduction at the shipping and distribution phase.