Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese all of which were impressive

all of which were impressive

this is going to be a legendary wine

prancing out of the glass with vibrant notions of blueberry preserves

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

Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2005 1.5L Sangiovese all of which were impressiveProducing 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