Description
Drouhin Oregon Roserock
Chardonnay
Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon
Fruit Source:
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- Roserock Vineyard, Drouhin Family Estate
AVA:
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- Eola-Amity Hills
Sustainable Certification:
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- LIVE
About Drouhin Oregon Roserock (V’23)
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- Roserock is an extraordinary vineyard at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
- Ancient volcanic soils, an ideal elevation range and the unique cooling effect of the Van Duzer corridor produce classic cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
- Roserock is LIVE-certified sustainable
About Our Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay
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- Our Roserock Chardonnay brings together the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks, which are handpicked and sorted.
- The Chardonnay is pressed immediately, and sent in equal parts to tank and barrel.
- Once malolactic fermentation is complete, Véronique assembles the two portions into her final cuvée.
The 2023 Vintage
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- In 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30.
- Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)!
- Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great.
- Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains.
- The overall harvest concluded on October 5.
Véronique’s Tasting Notes
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Fresh and complex, our 2023 Roserock Chardonnay reflects the vibrant character of our Eola-Amity Hills vineyard.
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Bursting with aromas of crisp green apple, honeysuckle, gardenia, and lemon zest, the wine unfolds on the palate with a generous roundness and refreshing citrus, ginger, and whisps of nutty crème.
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Its precise acidity and stony minerality provide a delightful balance, mixing energy with elegance.
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This wine is delicious now and will evolve happily over the next 7-10 years.
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2023 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
2022 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
2021 | Tech Sheet | POS | Label | Bottle Shot
