Critic tasting note: "In this wine, an initial flash of ripe, black cherry blows off to reveal a gentle note of vanilla. The palate comes in with unexpected freshness. A bright body showcases red rather than black cherry, supported by filigreed tannins and a hint of rounded smokiness that recalls a cured meat. The finish offers a concentrated, fresh and a wonderful blend of smokiness and red fruit. Anne Krebiehl MW" - 92/100, Wine Enthusiast

Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin’s cellars have spread from the historical Cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune (12th-18th centuries) to the Moulin de Vaudon, an 18th Century watermill in Chablis. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm leading the way in both France and Oregon.

Tasting Notes
An exceptional wine. Beautiful, deep-red ruby color, with the bright sheen of great Burgundies. Primary notes of red fruit dominate, such as Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry. There are hints of complexity with smoky flavors evolving towards licorice. The body is firm without being rough, well meshed without being heavy. It is lively and refined at the same time. There remains a final and most pleasing sensation of harmony, fullness, and delicate tannins as the wine lingers on the palate.

Vineyard Notes
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 half with pinot noir. The name "mouches" means flies. There were once bee-hives in this sun-drenched "clos" (vineyard enclosure); the bees in the local dialect were called "mouches à miel" (honey flies), hence the name Clos des Mouches. It is one of the first vineyards acquired by Maurice Drouhin (the founder's son) in the 1920s. With great determination, he bought 41 different parcels from 8 proprietors. It is planted equally in red and white grapes, and both wines have achieved mythical status for the House of Joseph Drouhin.