2022 Bouchard Beaune Clos De La Mousse 1er Cru
94-95 Points - James Suckling: Stunning nose of Mara des Bois strawberries! Wonderful balance of ripeness and ample fine tannins with a lively acidity that gives this a long graceful finish. I love the touch of rose there. From 3.3 hectares on a high terrace with clay-rich soil.
93 Points - Decanter: In the words of technical director Fédéric Weber, the 2022 Clos de la Mousse is 'the archetype of Beaune,' with its beautifully expressive mulberry and black cherry fruit and hints of bay leaf, pepper, and smoke. The texture is firmly tannic and structured but not heavy or astringent. There was a single night of cold soak before fermentation, and then the fermentation slowly began, with 40% of the grapes as whole clusters. Extraction was very soft, with almost no punching down. The result is tremendously good, with a lingering finish, notable balance, and impressive depth of flavour.