Beaune 1er Cru "Clos des Mouches"

Beaune is the historic capital of Burgundy wines and its town centre has been the site of the headquarters of the House of Albert Bichot for over a century now.
In the beginning, it was not flies ("mouches") but bees and their hives in this climat south of Beaune overlooking Pommard that gave it its name. “Clos des Mouches” is one of Burgundy's gems and certainly at the level of a Grand Cru wine.
Our plot is located on a slope in the upper part of the walled vineyard at an altitude of approximately 300 m. Its south-southeastern exposure ensures that the vines receive an optimal amount of sunshine and results in wines that feature precision and pureness.

Tasting

Intense, extremely subtle nose that combines notes of white flowers, honey and toast along with a whisper of minerality. The palate is full bodied, chiseled and classy. This exceptional wine is endowed with remarkable length.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with finely prepared fine fish and crustaceans or poultry and white meats, roasted, or served in a cream sauce.
Recipe suggestion: roasted John Dory with hazelnuts and chanterelle mushrooms

Serving and keeping

Serve between 12 and 14°C (53-57°F).
To enjoy young on the fruit or to keep 5 to 7 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Parcel size: 0.75 ha (1.8 acres)
Situation: Upper part of the clos
Exposure: South/South-East, on 300m altitude slope
Soil: Predominantly limestone-based marly soil
Average age of the vine: 35 to 40 years

Vinification

Harvest: Handpicked
Fermentation: In oak barrels (30% to 35% new barrels)

Ageing

Ageing: On fine lees in oak barrels (30% to 35% new barrels)
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months