2023 Joseph Drouhin "Clos des Mouches" Premier Cru, Beaune France Walla Walla The tannins in this vintage

The tannins in this vintage are notably gentle and approachable

A mouth-watering acidity gives this wine verve and life while pulling the wine to the back of the palate

Deep ruby in color

followed by forest floor and bay leaf undertones with a hint of vanilla

98 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING

2023 Joseph Drouhin "Clos des Mouches" Premier Cru, Beaune France Walla Walla The tannins in this vintageAn exceptional wine. Beautiful, deep red ruby colour, with the bright sheen of great Burgundies. Intense and fresh nose for the young wines. Primary notes of red fruit dominate, such as Morello cherry ( griotte , or wild cherry), raspberry, blackberry. There are hints of complexity with smoky flavours evolving towards liquorice. When the wine is maturing, aromas of pepper, tobacco, humus and undergrowth appear. When drinking the wine, the first