Description

Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Pinot Noir

 

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From the Wine Spectator: Tasting Highlights
8 Outstanding West Coast Pinot Noirs Up to 93 Points

“Farther north, Pinot Noir has become synonymous with Oregon, particularly the state’s celebrated Willamette Valley, where many premier vineyards and wineries are located. Here, Pinot Noirs tend to align with a more Burgundian style; versions will vary, but wine lovers can generally expect leaner profiles with earthy, minerally accents. Given the strong relative value of these reds, Oregon presents a great opportunity to taste excellent Pinot Noirs from wineries like Domaine Drouhin”  

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DESCRIPTION:

• • All of our Pinot Noir is hand-picked into 25-pound totes, then hand-sorted and destemmed at our four-level gravity flow winery.
  • Fermentations are long and careful. By the middle of November, all of our wine was safely in barrel.
  • We use approximately 20 percent new oak with our Pinot Noir, which allows the character of the wine and vintage to show through.
  • Barrels are custom made for us in Burgundy, using oak from France’s best forests.
  • Our goal is to produce Pinot Noirs with balance, elegance and finesse.

GRAPE VARIETY:

• • 100% Pinot Noir

FOOD PAIRINGS:

• • Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ham, lamb and pork.
  • It will play well with creamy sauces, spicy seasonings and may just be one of the world’s most versatile food wines.

The 2024 Vintage:

• • A cool spring in 2024 delayed the start of the growing season, but warm, dry conditions through summer and fall created the perfect setting for an exceptional vintage.

  • The fruit ripened beautifully, with pristine acidity and minimal disease pressure.

  • Véronique already sees 2024 as a remarkable year, defined by vibrancy and balance.

Véronique’s Tasting Notes

• • The 2024 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir positively shines with its lovely ruby color and bright aromas of strawberry, fresh florals and thyme.

  • On the palate, vibrant red fruit takes center stage, notably pomegranate and plum.

  • The long finish brings forward our estate’s classic spice and wild herb flavors, making this a balanced and expressive wine that one can enjoy now or allow to age as you like.

 

2024 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot

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