2015 David Moreau Santenay 1er Cru Clos des Mouches #157295987
Reviews 90-92 points Wine Advocate "The 2015 Santenay 1er Cru Clos des Mouches (Rouge) contains 5-10% whole bunch fruit. It has a mellow bouquet compared to the Clos Rousseau at the moment, bashful at first but unfolding in the glass and eventually offering black cherries and red plum aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded opening. This is much more expressive in the mouth, offering layers of black and red fruit with a hint of salted licorice on the long aftertaste. (NM)" 91-94 points Vinous "A powerful, intense wine, the 2015 Santenay Clos des Mouches brings together power, tension and energy. Beams of supporting acidity extend the fruit beautifully in this super-expressive, nuanced Burgundy. Hints of white pepper, orange zest and cranberry add an attractive upper register. This is a absolutely gorgeous wine from David Moreau. (AG)"
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About David Moreau
A product of the renowned Lycee Viticole de Beaune and the Institute Jules Guyot at the University of Burgundy, Moreau's education has been supplemented with experiences from esteemed estates across the globe. His internships, ranging from François Perrin of Beaucastel in Chateauneuf-du-Pape to the Neudorf Vineyards in New Zealand, have provided him with diverse and essential knowledge for the cultivation of his unique Burgundy wines.
Moreau is aided by his wife, Blandine, and their competent team of winegrowers, Jacek and Lucie. The priority for the team has been the transition to organic farming. They meticulously oversee the viticulture and cellar work, crafting wines that are clean, pure, and faultless. The wines highlight savory earth and soft red floral notes, followed by charming red and black fruits - a testament to the strength of each vineyard site.
The Santenay region, although only recognized as an appellation in 1970, is earning a reputation for high-quality, value-driven Burgundy wines. The terrain, steeped in history, lends itself to wines that are earthy, bearing wild fruit and forest notes with a rich mineral impression due to the distinctive limestone terroir.
Moreau's vineyards yield a variety of red and white wines. The reds include a fruit-forward Côte de Beaune Village and a rich and full-bodied Santenay Cuvée "S". The whites include a well-balanced Santenay Blanc highlighted by floral notes and stone fruit and a sophisticated Santenay Blanc 1er Cru "Beaurepaire" matured with 25% new oak, giving the wine some nice complexity. Each wine is a reflection of its specific terroir, expressing unique flavors based on the vineyard's individual characteristics.
In terms of vinification, the red grapes are hand-picked, sorted, partially de-stemmed, and fermented with wild yeast. Post-fermentation, the wine matures in Burgundian oak barrels, and during this period, the barrels are topped up weekly to retain the wine's fruit aromas. The white grapes, on the other hand, are pressed gently as whole bunches and fermented by wild yeasts either in oak barrels or tanks.
Moreau's goal is to achieve an impeccable balance in his vines and to bring out the best in each plot. His tenacity and dedication to the vineyards are evident in the quality of wines produced under his stewardship. He combines his acquired knowledge from esteemed estates, his innate feel for viticulture, and the natural terroirs of Santenay and Maranges to create wines that encapsulate the essence of Burgundy.