Displaying a medium-to-dark ruby color and an appealing nose composed of flowers, perfumes, and sweet red fruits, the Beaune Clos de la Mousse is a light-to-medium-bodied, feminine, joyful wine with red currant, raspberry, and strawberry flavors. My notes say "fabulous for quaffing!" It has the fruit, balance, and supple tannins required for successful aging, but my instincts suggest drinking this beauty between now and 2002.
Bouchard's qualitative resurgence continues. It is extremely gratifying to see the efforts put forth by Joseph Henriot, this negociant's new owner and the talented duo of Misters Hervet and Prost, respectively the firm's director and wine-maker.
Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575.