Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Barolo while the Syrah and Mourvèdre

while the Syrah and Mourvèdre bring fruit and structure

An enology graduate of Geisenheim and Raimund’s oldest daughter

with black raspberry and maraschino cherry depth complexed by the typical exotic spice of Doug’s Vineyard

and black cherries

90% of the production is sold to private clients and we consider ourselves fortunate to have access to the limited amount of wine that is made available for export

Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Barolo while the Syrah and MourvèdreProducing 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