At a glance

Producer

Joseph Drouhin

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (red) and Chardonnay (white, separate cuvées)

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

Not yet released (2023 futures expected: $120-200 USD per bottle red, $150-250 USD per bottle white)

Tasting profile

Not yet available for tasting from bottle. Barrel samples reputedly aromatic; shows site classicism (red: red cherry, wild strawberry, earth, peony; white: honeysuckle, citrus zest, stone, delicate toast).

Evolution: Red: will develop more tertiary aromas (forest floor, truffle, dried flowers) and silkier texture; White: gains honey, hazelnut, and creamy toasted notes.

At peak: Red: A harmonious, complex, and elegant Pinot Noir with vibrant fruit, floral depth, and mineral backbone. White: Mineral, citrus and white floral bouquet expanding to richer, nutty layers at peak.

Structure

Acidity

Vivid, high natural acid typical of site; lends ageworthiness.

Tannins

Moderate (red), silky but robust structure; N/A for white.

Alcohol

Typically 13% ABV range.

Aging potential

20+ years for both red and white bottlings.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2040

Optimal window

2028 to 2043

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Barrel samples only; not available for tasting. Earliest release expected mid-to-late 2025.

Premier Cru Clos des Mouches is one of Burgundy's benchmarks for age-worthy wine, exhibiting both finesse and longevity; careful cellaring will yield highest reward.

Food pairing

Red: Duck breast, roast chicken with mushrooms, mild game, aged Comté cheese. White: Lobster, scallops, roast chicken in cream, Bresse poultry, triple-cream cheese.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The moderate tannins and medium body of the Pinot Noir benefit from aeration to enhance its aromatic profile and soften the structure.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Manual harvesting, plowing by horse, green manure, cover cropping, minimal intervention, reduced energy and water usage, solar panels at main winery, lightweight bottles, use of recycled/recyclable packaging, biodiversity conservation (bee hives, flowering hedgerows).

Joseph Drouhin is a global leader in sustainable and organic viticulture in Burgundy. All Clos des Mouches plots are organically farmed; majority biodynamic practices since the mid-2000s. Solar-powered winery, carbon reduction in packaging/shipping, and high environmental certification levels place Drouhin among the most responsible large domaines. Transport to distant markets (USA, Asia) is the principal unavoidable carbon burden, but Drouhin's eco-initiatives and transparency in reporting set a standard for sustainability. The estate’s long-term ecological stewardship, commitment to biodiversity, and social responsibility earn this wine an exemplary sustainability score.