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Henri Germain Meursault Clos des Mouches Rouge 2019

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Henri Germain Meursault Clos des Mouches Rouge 2019
Producer Domaine Henri Germain
Region, Country Meursault, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 20421-750

This should not be confused with the Beaune Premier Cru of the same name. Meursault’s Clos des Mouches is a tiny monopole belonging exclusively to Henri Germain, and devoted entirely to Pinot Noir. It could be labelled as Volnay, as most reds from Meursault are, but Germain chooses to call a Meursault a Meursault. 


The half-hectare site lies near the Volnay border, due south of Les Santenots. The old Pinot Fin vines (planted in 1949) produce very low yields—under 25 hl/ha in a good year. The site is one of the few remaining walled vineyards in Meursault. The 2019 was fermented with 40% whole bunches.


Henri Germain Meursault Clos des Mouches Rouge 2019

Reviews

“Aromas of peonies, orange rind, wild berries and spices introduce the 2019 Meursault Clos des Mouches Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, supple and satiny wine that's lively, melting and perfumed. Germain opted to vinify this monopole with 40% whole bunches this year.” 90-92 points
91 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“Gentle wood sets off overtly spicy and earth aromas that blend notes of both red and dark pinot fruit. Here too the barely middle weight flavors possess a really lovely texture thanks to the lilting mouthfeel of the punch, balanced and sneaky long finish. As it always is, this is a Meursault rouge of finesse and refinement though it will need to add depth to merit the upper end of my predicted range.” 88-91
90 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound

Reviews

“Aromas of peonies, orange rind, wild berries and spices introduce the 2019 Meursault Clos des Mouches Rouge, a medium to full-bodied, supple and satiny wine that's lively, melting and perfumed. Germain opted to vinify this monopole with 40% whole bunches this year.” 90-92 points
91 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“Gentle wood sets off overtly spicy and earth aromas that blend notes of both red and dark pinot fruit. Here too the barely middle weight flavors possess a really lovely texture thanks to the lilting mouthfeel of the punch, balanced and sneaky long finish. As it always is, this is a Meursault rouge of finesse and refinement though it will need to add depth to merit the upper end of my predicted range.” 88-91
90 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound

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