2007 Joseph Drouhin, Beaune Premier Cru, Le Clos des Mouches Blanc 1x3L

Vinous 92

Bright medium yellow. Very ripe stone fruit aromas are complicated by almond flower, hazelnut and minerals ("now we are starting to get the flavors of maturity," noted Véronique Drouhin at this point in our tasting). Round, silky and ripe, with its fruit and floral flavors intensified by nicely integrated spicy acidity. This tactile, slightly salty wine boasts good texture but is also surprisingly brisk and refined; it’s less complex today than the ’08 but perhaps a bit more austere than that wine. Finishes vibrant, fresh, firm and long. Drink now or hold. Drouhin described 2007 as "a grower’s vintage due to tricky humid conditions and the threat of mildew and oidium," noting that her family started harvesting on August 31. (44 h/h; 3.37 pH; 4.05 acidity) [Stephen Tanzer, 02/12/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030

Robert Parker 93

This is an outstanding success. It starts closed on the nose, shy, opening up to reveal great mineralite. Great precision. The palate is very well balanced with green fruits at first, touches of honeysuckle, lovely nervosite and vibrancy towards the finish. I would pick this over Laguiche’s Monty! Drink 2010-2018+ Tasted January 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/01/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018