Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2021
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Oregon (United States of America) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Barrel ageing: the Pinot Noir is placed in barrels by November; bespoke barrels produced in Burgundy with oak from the finest French forests. |
- Type and grape variety: Artisanal still red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir, 2021 vintage
- Origin: Dundee Hills, Dayton (Oregon, United States); 0.75-litre bottle
- Aroma: Notes of black cherry, orange zest, warm spices and sweet wood
- Vinification: Hand-harvested, long fermentations, ageing in French oak
- Taste and awards: Refined tannins, long finish. 94 pts Wine Spectator, 92 pts Decanter
Description
What style of wine it is
Domaine Drouhin Oregon's Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is an elegant and refined still red wine. This 100% Pinot Noir originates from Oregon, United States, and perfectly represents the category of great American reds. Its sensory profile is distinguished by beautifully balanced fruit, supported by elegant tannins and a pleasant persistence on the palate. On the nose, it offers fragrant aromas of bright black cherries, orange peel and golden spices, enriched by a touch of sweet oak resulting from the meticulous work in the cellar.
Where it comes from
This wine comes from the renowned Dundee Hills, a prestigious viticultural sub-region located in Dayton, in the state of Oregon. The Drouhin family's deep roots have brought the expertise developed in Burgundy's finest vineyards directly to the New World.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a rigorous hand-harvesting of the bunches, carefully placed in small crates. Once they reach the cellar, the grapes are sorted and destemmed by hand within a unique four-level gravity-flow facility. The transformation takes place through long and careful fermentations, ideal for delicately extracting colour and aromas. Finally, the wine rests through ageing in bespoke French oak barrels, crafted in Burgundy from fine woods, to perfectly integrate the structure.
History and curiosities
The deep roots of the Drouhin family are steeped in winemaking tradition, having taken hold in the finest vineyards of Burgundy over a century ago. Bringing this precious heritage to the New World, in Dayton, Oregon, the estate blends the past with brilliant artisanal technique. The grapes are expertly processed in a unique four-level gravity-flow winery. The strong link with their origins is reinforced through the use of custom-made barrels, crafted specifically in Burgundy using exclusive oak from the most renowned French forests.
Awards
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2021
92/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
94/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Our estate winery in the Dundee Hills creates elegant, fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines forged from our family's tradition of fine winemaking in France. For more than 25 years, the Drouhin Family has brought a wealth of hard-earned experience to their vineyards in the Willamette Valley, just southwest of Portland, Oregon. Read more
| Name | Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | United States of America |
| Region | Oregon |
| Vendor | Domaine Drouhin Oregon |
| Story | History and curiosities The deep roots of the Drouhin family are steeped in winemaking tradition, having taken hold in the finest vineyards of Burgundy over a century ago. Bringing this precious heritage to the New World, in Dayton, Oregon, the estate blends the past with brilliant artisanal technique. The grapes are expertly processed in a unique four-level gravity-flow winery. The strong link with their origins is reinforced through the use of custom-made barrels, crafted specifically in Burgundy using exclusive oak from the most renowned French forests. |
| Origin | Dayton (Oregon, United States of America) |
| Harvest | 21 September - 10 October, hand-harvested in 25-pound crates, then hand-sorted and destemmed in our four-level gravity-flow winery. |
| Fermentation | Long |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested in 25-pound crates; manual selection and destemming; long and careful fermentations; ageing in French oak casks. |
| Wine making | Long and meticulous fermentations; by November, all the Pinot is safely stored in barrels. |
| Aging | Barrel ageing: the Pinot Noir is placed in barrels by November; bespoke barrels produced in Burgundy with oak from the finest French forests. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |