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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2012
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Burgundy
  • Cote de Beaune
  • Beaune
  • Chardonnay
  • Red
  • EE2950
  • EE2955
Lot 458

2012 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru - 750ml - 6 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,700

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
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CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 2012 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1700 with a reserve of $850. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11312.

Condition

In Neck

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A Vancouver-based cellar who purchased all wines on release from trusted importers/agents. Wines were stored professionally from the time of purchase. Looking to pair down his cellar, Iron Gate is delighted to bring these wines to auction.
The score for 2012 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru is 91-93 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (white), picked between September 20 and 28, was whole cluster pressed and aged for 13 months in oak. Veronique said that there were three barrels of vin de presse, but only one was used as the other two were too low in acidity. It already has a sensual bouquet with hints of citrus lemon and white chocolate that is very well-defined. The quality really comes through on the palate that is underpinned by superb minerality and poise. There is something reminiscent of the Meursault Perrieres here – an outstanding Clos des Mouches but, alas, there are only about 18 barrels this year, about one-fifth of the quantity produced in 2009.