Source: October 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 19th Oct 2020 (RP-90)

The 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse has turned out beautifully, delivering a generous nose of plums, wild berries, orange rind and spices. Medium to full-bodied, round and fleshy, it’s generous and gourmand, with an enveloping core of fruit, powdery tannins and an expansive finish. This will offer a broad drinking window.
Drink Date: 2020 – 2033

Source: Winemaker

Vineyard
Description: The oldest trace of Clos de la Mousse dates back to 1220, when it was bequeathed to the church of Notre Dame de Beaune by cannon Edme de Saudon.
During the Revolution, this fine vineyard became divided up. During the 19th century, the Bouchard family bought several vineyards of this delicate cru to obtain exclusivity. The 3.36 hectares of Clos de la Mousse were brought together on the 13th April 1872 with the acquisition by Antonin Bouchard of the last vineyard of “20 ares 28 centiares” This Premier Cru has been the monopoly of Bouchard Pere & Fils ever since. The surrounding wall can still be seen today.
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Exposition: Southeast
Soil of the appelation: Limestone and clay on clayey subsoil
Total surface of the appelation in production:3.36 hectares
Domain surface in production: 3.36 hectares

Tasting
Tasting note: Fruit aromas combined with light toasty notes on the nose. Both fleshy and refined, Clos de la Mousse reveals its charms with delicacy. Good ageing potential.
Food/wine pairing: White meat dishes, grilled poultry.
Serving temperature: Between 17?C to 18?C
Ageing potential: 7 to 10 years and more

Know-How
Harvest: manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape.
Vinification: Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 15 to 20 days.
Maturing: 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 30 to 40% new oak.
Ageing: The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Ch?teau de Beaune oAer natural ambient conditions that are perfectly adapted to ageing the Premiers Crus.