Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus vs Clos des Mouches

More than thirty years ago, I knew Bordeaux. Burgundy was another world entirely.

As I began travelling through the region and learning its vineyards, two Beaune Premier Crus played an important role in making Burgundy finally click for me:
Bouchard Père & Fils Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus ‪@Artémis_Domaines‬
Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches ‪@maisonjosephdrouhin‬


Neither is a Grand Cru.

But both showed me how two neighbouring Burgundy vineyards, planted to the same grape, could produce completely different personalities. More than thirty years later, I still buy both.

In this video, I revisit these two wines, explain why they became so important to me, how they differ in style and ageing, what I like to serve with them—and whether I still believe they are worth buying at today’s prices of roughly US$160–190.

Chapters
00:00 How I Started Learning Burgundy
01:51 Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus Explained
02:57 Clos des Mouches Explained
03:51 Bouchard Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus
05:03 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches
06:22 Which Style Should You Choose?
07:25 Are They Still Worth Buying?
08:59 Final Thoughs And Table Reca

If you’ve been collecting Burgundy for a long time, which bottle first made the region click for you? And if you’re only beginning, which wine started your own Burgundy journey?

Let me know in the comment section below.

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🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video.

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DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.