Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese moments and ideas – like

moments and ideas – like the truly Italian idea that life is meant to be savored

The Drouhin's seven hectares of Chardonnay in this premier cru were harvested over 15 days

all of which were impressive

all fermentations are native

“Les Terres Roses” is elegant

Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese moments and ideas – likeProducing commune: Beaune. Site: at the southern end of the Beaune appellation, next to Pommard. The Drouhin vineyard is at mid slope, on a mild incline with an east south east exposure. It is the largest parcel of the Clos des Mouches (14 hectares 35 acres), one half planted with chardonnay, the other with pinot noir. History & tradition: the name mouches means flies. There were once bee hives in this sun drenched clos (vineyard enclosure); the bees