Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Release 2026) (1.5 L)

WA:The 2010 Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc has a seductive bouquet with copious almond, coconut and vanilla scents. The palate has a slightly smudged entry: quite spicy toward the back of the mouth while displaying impressive depth on the finish. This is very fine, although side by side, I err toward the 2011. Drink 2014-2025. It is always a pleasure to meet Veronique Drouhin, although this was actually the first time that I had visited their winery on the southern fringe of Beaune. í All the estate has been under biodynamic practices since the mid-1990s (including Chablis) and organic since 1988,í€ she said to me as we commenced the tasting. í We have been ECOCERT certified since 2009.í€ I asked her what tangible difference biodynamics have made. í The estate wines have a lot of depth and energy but what is really better is the pH,í€ she said. She also cited the arrival of head winemaker Jerome Faure-Brac in 2005 as another reason for the improvement in quality. Now their approach is for no compromise on the frui