2004 Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Beaune 1er Cru Blanc 750ml

2004 Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Blanc: Mature Beaune 1er Cru

The 2004 Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Beaune 1er Cru Blanc 750ml stands as an authentic, beautifully aged showcase of one of the Côte de Beaune’s most legendary white premier crus. In particular, Clos des Mouches sits on a gentle limestone slope where morning sun and chalky marl produce Chardonnay of Grand Cru-level aromatic complexity. In addition, twenty years of patient cellar maturation have resolved its structural core into pure honeyed velvet and savory mineral poise.

Tasting Notes for 2004 Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Blanc

The wine opens with an explosive, hypnotic bouquet of matchstick reduction, roasted hazelnut, Meyer lemon zest, and white flowers. Furthermore, nuanced notes of crisp orchard pear, wet limestone, almond skin, and faint woodsmoke unfurl with breathtaking precision. On the palate, concentrated, textured citrus fruit cuts across the tongue with laser-like focus and mouthwatering mineral energy. Consequently, the finish reverberates with unforgettable saline drive, smoky chalk, and crystalline persistence.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Maison Joseph Drouhin

• Vintage: 2004

• Appellation: Beaune 1er Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Vineyard: Clos des Mouches (Blanc)

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2034

Estate History and Heritage

Acquired by Maurice Drouhin in the 1920s, Clos des Mouches (“Enclosure of the Bees”) is the historical flagship holding of Maison Joseph Drouhin. Specifically, Drouhin planted Chardonnay at a time when red grapes dominated Beaune, pioneering a white wine celebrated worldwide for its Puligny-like finesse. Moreover, their certified biodynamic farming preserves pristine soil vitality.

Today, the 2004 Clos des Mouches Blanc sits squarely at its peak drinking plateau. As a result, this bottle offers collectors a rewarding, mature white Burgundy experience.