Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc

About this wine

One of the most celebrated Premier Cru white wines in Burgundy, produced from Drouhin's holdings within the 13.9-hectare Beaune Clos des Mouches. The south-to-southeast-facing slopes and clay-limestone soils create a wine of remarkable richness and finesse, with flavors of white peach, hazelnut, and mineral tension that develops beautifully over 10–20 years.

Sommelier's Note

"Clos des Mouches Blanc is the great white secret of Beaune — it consistently outperforms its Premier Cru classification, offering Meursault-level richness with Puligny-like precision. The biodynamic farming since the 1990s has added a vibrancy and terroir transparency that sets it apart."

Food Pairings

Exceptional with lobster, scallops, roasted turbot, white truffle risotto, and aged Beaufort cheese.

When to drink it

Celebratory dinner, wine collection investment, pairing with fine seafood or white truffle dishes.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Style

White

Price Range

¥18,000–¥30,000 (current vintage)

Terroir & Winemaking

Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches, Chardonnay. Biodynamic farming. Aged 12–15 months in Burgundian oak barrels with 25–30% new oak. Minimal intervention, unfined.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Beaune Clos des Mouches produce both red and white wine?

The Clos des Mouches vineyard has both clay-dominated plots (better for Pinot Noir) and limestone-rich areas (better for Chardonnay), allowing Drouhin to produce exceptional wines in both colors from the same Premier Cru.

How does Clos des Mouches Blanc compare to Meursault or Puligny?

It sits between Meursault's richness and Puligny's precision — with a distinctive warmth and hazelnut character uniquely its own, making it one of Burgundy's most underrated white Premier Crus.

How long should I age Beaune Clos des Mouches Blanc?

Minimum 8 years to reach its peak. The wine develops extraordinary hazelnut complexity and mineral depth between 12–20 years — a superb long-term cellar investment.