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BEAUNE 1ER CRU CLOS DES MOUCHES 2021 JOANNES VIOLOT GUILLEMARD
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BEAUNE 1ER CRU CLOS DES MOUCHES 2021 JOANNES VIOLOT GUILLEMARD

20%
€115.00
€92.00
Bouteille 75 cl

Domaine Violot-Guillemard boasts a fine collection of terroirs, and makes straightforward wines in a classic style, without yeast, with a long ageing period of sixteen to twenty months. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2014, when son Joannes arrived. He took charge of the estate with the 2019 vintage. He is moving towards a viticulture where ploughing will be limited to spare the vines and help them produce more beautiful fruit. 

Livraison estimée entre le 15/11/26 et le 21/11/26
Tasting
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To the eye

Ruby red 

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Nose

Vanilla; Chocolate; Strawberry

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Palate
Red berries; Earthy; Oaky; Fine tannins
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Pairing

Red fruit; Earthy; Woody; Fine tannins

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Aging potential

5-10 years

Features
  • Color Red
  • Region Burgundy
  • Designation BEAUNE
  • Vintage 2021
  • Format Bouteille
  • Domain JOANNES VIOLOT GUILLEMARD
  • Capacity 75 cl
About

In the past, bees were known as “honey flies”, and the Clos des Mouches housed a number of beehives.

Your questions, our answers.

Does the name “Clos des Mouches” suggest a taste of honey?

The name refers to the beehives once found in this walled vineyard: bees were called “honey flies.” It is not an indication of aroma, so you should not expect this red wine to taste of honey.

Is a Parker score of 89 enough to know whether I’ll like this wine?

The score offers a critical reference point, but it does not describe the wine’s style on its own. Without an accompanying tasting note, it cannot tell you about its aromas, intensity or texture.

Are this Clos des Mouches and Cent Vignes Les Petits Lieux two versions of the same wine?

No: they have two distinct vineyard names and come from different producers, Joannes Violot Guillemard and Guillaume Rouget. The fact that both are labeled “Beaune 1er Cru” is not enough to consider them interchangeable when tasting.

Can this 2021 be considered a better choice than the Beaune En Genet 2011 or 2013?

The vintage alone is not enough to compare them: the vineyard and producer also differ. The information provided does not allow us to say that one would be more enjoyable to open today, or to compare how they have evolved.

Is the magnum of Clos des Avaux 1987 simply a larger format of this bottle?

No: the magnum holds 150 cl, the equivalent of two 75 cl bottles, but it is also a different wine. The vineyard, producer and vintage differ: Clos des Avaux 1987 from Domaine de Baptault, compared with Clos des Mouches 2021 from Joannes Violot Guillemard.
Notes Parker

Le barème établi par Robert Parker évalue les vins sur une échelle allant de 50 à 100 points afin d’aider les consommateurs à choisir leurs bouteilles. La grille de notation est la suivante :


96 à 100 Une cuvée grandiose : niveau exceptionnel.

90 à 95 Belle complexité aromatique, bel équilibre : niveau excellent.

80 à 89 Grande intensité aromatique, finesse et équilibre : bon niveau.

70 à 79 Plaisant, peu de complexité : niveau moyen.

60 à 69 Quelques défauts perceptibles : niveau très moyen.

50 à 59 Détection de défauts, manque d'équilibre : niveau acceptable.