Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru Monopole 2012
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Fruit aromas combined with light toasty notes. Both fleshy and refined, Clos de la Mousse reveals its charms with delicacy. Good aging potential.
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The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse (not Mouche!) is a monopole located toward Pommard where the soils are very shallow, around 25mm deep. The vines here are planted north to south rather than the orthodox east to west. It has very good definition on the nose with scents of mulberry and marmalade, floral scents emerging later. The palate is medium-bodied, lively and vigorous, hints of orange zest and marmalade once again infusing the red berry fruit. The tannins are fine and lithe with good delineation on the vibrant finish. This is very fine.
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Cherry, raspberry, spice and mineral aromas and flavors are matched to a firm structure in this focused red. This needs a little time to absorb the oak, and the finish is vibrant and long. Best from 2016 through 2027. 200 cases imported.
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