Plums and black cherries can be found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Beaune Clos des Mouches (red). Revealing impressive amplitude, a silky, expansive nature, this medium-bodied effort is lush, deep, and dense. Bottled unfined, it displays spiced dark cherry and blackberry flavors as well as a structured backbone. Incidentally, while I long thought that Drouhin’s famous Clos des Mouches was produced entirely from estate vineyards, I learned that it is in fact a blend that includes purchased wine. Drink it between 2006 and 2012. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770