Beaune Rouge 1er Cru Clos des Mouches

At a Glance

  • Surface: 0.3 ha (0.74 ac)
  • Variety: Pinot Noir
  • Vine Age: Planted in the 1960s
  • Terroir: Mid-slope with the red, iron-rich soils and lots of alluvial pebbles
  • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée (organic and biodynamic methods)
  • Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, minimal punch-downs. Aged for 18 months in barrel (20% new oak). Nicolas strives to use sulfur only prior to bottling. Total sulfur: 20-45 mg/L.