Bichot Beaune 1er Cru Blanc Clos Des Mouches - 2023 (750ml)

Intense, extremely subtle nose that combines notes of white flowers, honey and toast along with a whisper of minerality. The palate is full bodied, chiseled and classy. This exceptional wine is endowed with remarkable length.

Beaune is the historic capital of Burgundy wines and its town centre has been the site of the headquarters of the House of Albert Bichot for over a century now.
In the beginning, it was not flies ("mouches") but bees and their hives in this climat south of Beaune overlooking Pommard that gave it its name. “Clos des Mouches” is one of Burgundy's gems and certainly at the level of a Grand Cru wine.
Our plot is located on a slope in the upper part of the walled vineyard at an altitude of approximately 300 m. Its south-southeastern exposure ensures that the vines receive an optimal amount of sunshine and results in wines that feature precision and pureness.

"Rich and slightly exotic, this is mouth-filling and quite full-bodied, but there’s some good herbal and citrus freshness alongside the abundant candied citrus and pineapple. Quite a bit of tannin structure and chalky minerality, particularly in the long, firm finish. From the upper part of this famous site. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." - James Suckling