Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru ‘Clos des Mouches’ 2005

13.5% alc, domaine fruit. From 12.6 ha of Chardonnay planted on this well-regarded 25.18 ha premier cru site. Straw yellow colour with golden hues, good depth. Fuller, broader nose with complexity from nutty, mealy fruit and oak, along with some sulphide. Good power. Full, fat and soft on the palate, quite dense, with ripe fruit, mealy and hints of tropicals, with nutty notes. There is sweetness and oak adding to the richness and power. Drying finish, that could be more refined. My score 18.0+/20  RC Nov 07