Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Premier Cru

The Beaune Clos des Mouches Rouge Premier Cru from Domaine Chanson is a classic Côte-de-Beaune Pinot Noir with the weight of a Pommard neighbor and the finesse one expects from a great Burgundy site.

With 4.5 hectares, Chanson is one of the most significant owners in Clos des Mouches — one of the most renowned Premier Cru sites in the Beaune appellation. The vines stand on the southeast-facing slope of Mont Saint-Désiré, right on the border with the Premiers Crus of Pommard. The soil of the 2.5-hectare red wine parcel: calcareous subsoil, topped with clay and loam-rich topsoil — a combination that gives the Pinot Noir structure and depth.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep, dark color for a Burgundy. On the nose, violets and dried rose petals, followed by blackberry, black cherry, and a hint of clove. On the palate, dense, firmly structured tannins that nevertheless retain elegance — no pressure, but length. The finish is long and spicy.

It shows best with air or a year of rest in the cellar. Serving temperature 16–17 °C. Pairs with duck breast with cherries, braised lamb, Coq au Vin, or ripe Époisses.