Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches, Burgundy · France
2022 Domaine François Gaunoux Beaune 1er Cru 'Le Clos des Mouches'
Clos des Mouches 2022 - a great Beaune Premier Cru from a landmark vintage, just opening its window with a decade ahead.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2022
Drinking Window
In 2026: Approaching PeakDrinkable, but best years are ahead. Peak begins 2029.
About Domaine François Gaunoux
Domaine François Gaunoux is a small Burgundy estate based in Meursault, farming prestigious Premier Cru and village vineyards across the Côte de Beaune. The domaine is known for careful viticulture and a winemaking approach that emphasizes terroir expression over intervention - allowing each vineyard's character to speak through clean, focused wines built for medium-term cellaring. Clos des Mouches holds prestige as one of Beaune's most consistently excellent Premier Cru sites.
Food Pairings
Roast chicken with tarragon and butter
Beaune Premier Cru Pinot Noir's red cherry, earth, and spice are the archetypal partner for roast chicken - the tarragon echoes the wine's herb notes and the butter fat integrates with the tannin structure.
Salmon fillet with mushroom and thyme cream
The wine's freshness and red fruit character carry through fatty fish with cream sauce - the acidity and delicate fruit profile work well against the richness.
Veal medallion with morel mushrooms and cream
Classic Burgundy pairing - the earthy morel notes echo the wine's forest floor and spice character, and the delicate veal protein is the ideal tannin partner for fine Premier Cru Pinot Noir.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 58-62F (14-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 20-30 minutes if opening now. For peak expression, hold until 2029. The wine will open up significantly over the next three years.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
Frequently Asked
What is Clos des Mouches?
Clos des Mouches is one of Beaune's most prestigious Premier Cru sites, covering nearly 26 hectares on the southern slopes of the Beaune appellation. The name historically referred to bees rather than flies. It produces both red and white wines of genuine quality.
When is peak drinking for this wine?
Peak drinking runs from 2029 through 2040. In 2026 the wine has just opened its window and shows well with decanting, but the fullest expression is still three years away.
Is Domaine François Gaunoux a well-known producer?
The domaine is respected within Burgundy circles for its careful, terroir-focused approach to the Côte de Beaune appellations. Its Premier Cru and village wines consistently offer genuine quality and age-worthiness at competitive prices relative to more famous neighbors.
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