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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 127 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by DaneM on 3/29/2024: Very rich for DDO (because 2009) though the balance of fruit, acid and oak is still spot on. I normally enjoy Laurene at 20+ years, but this is likely peak because of the vintage. Boysenberry and ripe strawberry, dried herb, a little wet stone. Super delicious. (176 views) | | | Tasted by azcowino on 9/24/2022 & rated 89 points: Very light, but still very good. Hints of cherry. (1102 views) | | | Tasted by azcowino on 9/7/2022 & rated 89 points: Still very good. But drink now. (1012 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 2/19/2022: Oh my, what time in the bottle has done for this vintage. After some of my previous tastings I didn't think that it would last beyond 2022. Wrong. This last tasting showed it is really blossoming with refined and mature fruit against a solid backbone of acidity. Extending the drinking window out to 2025 -- or longer. (1455 views) | | | Tasted by DaneM on 1/18/2022: No detailed notes. Exceedingly enjoyable. Delicious now. (1541 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 10/24/2021 & rated 88 points: Last bottle, this wine had a great 8-10 year run before drying out a bit into a slightly raisiny blend of red berry and cola. Thanks for the memories. Drink now. (1640 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 7/13/2021 & rated 92 points: From 3L, fully mature with dried cherry, rhubarb and red berry. Very refined, with notes of celery and green herbs. (1113 views) | | | Tasted by magyarsvensk on 6/25/2021 & rated 94 points: Generously provided by Scott and Julie at Water Grill. Notes from memory.
Classic pinot noir profile of toast and berry compote. The strawberry character is restrained but imposing. Nice long finish. Very impressive. (1101 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 6/24/2021 & rated 92 points: A fine showing. This comes off as fuller than most WV Pinots but it won't be confused with a typical offering from Sonoma or SB.
Toasty, berry nose, with some baking spices; flavors of strawberry, cherry, and a hint of oak. Moderate acidity and tannins. (873 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 3/6/2021: Same as my previous note. Drink by 2022-2024 (1022 views) | | | Tasted by vino_per_tutti on 2/10/2021 & rated 92 points: Pnp'd. Initially very restrained and inscrutable. Really opened up over the next 2 hours. Lovely dark cherry color with rose color meniscus. Delicate aromatics of dried cherry, red flowers and asian spice. Light but nicely balanced on the palate, with dusky red fruits and spicy tannins. A bit thin as the fruit fades on the finish. Agree with those that think this is toward the end, especially if accustomed to the Cali style. More life for those who like the restrained, burgundian style. (989 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 1/12/2021: Quite lovely and well aged. Consider drinking by 2022. (874 views) | | | Tasted by vino_per_tutti on 9/19/2020 & rated 91 points: Really very good, and worth the wait. Fleshy and round red cherry, cola, dried red flowers, hint of sandalwood on the nose; round and rich red cherry, raspberry and cola on the palate. Disagree - think that has more to go, and delighted to have one more bottle. Stood up nicely to pork tenderloin with chimichuri sauce. (1144 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 8/23/2020 & rated 90 points: Fresher than last bottle of two months ago, fully integrated with notes of white plum, raspberry and touch of red licorice. Food friendly with everything from grilled shrimp, chicken and chicken apple sausage to turkey meatballs with spaghetti, this wine is at a nice plateau, not likely to get any better. Enjoyable now and over next year or so. (1105 views) | | | Tasted by wineywhites on 8/9/2020 & rated 89 points: Definitely just past it's prime in terms of fruit, but still lovely. (954 views) | | | Tasted by RlouisE on 7/24/2020: Still good though nearing end (952 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 7/19/2020: Much better than the last bottle (2015). Mature, at or just beyond the peak of drinking. (910 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 6/21/2020 & rated 89 points: Turning lean and drying out a bit as it moves to a new phase, the fruit has begun to fade. Still enjoyable. (856 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 5/19/2020: Quite nice. Red and blue fruits. A little juicy. Medium bodied with a long finish and well balanced. Very pretty. (932 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 11/30/2019 & rated 92 points: This wine never disappoints. Supple and restrained with an old world elegance, hints of dried cherry and herbs. A delight to drink at ten years, and plenty of time left. (1199 views) | | | Tasted by SMHalps on 1/6/2019 & rated 92 points: Had this as part of a Pinot Noir night with my wine group. This came right after a Napa Valley Pinot and the difference was almost jarring! The fruit here was almost subtle. My last bottle, and the most recent WA review indicated the drinking window had closed, but I really enjoyed it. (2120 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 12/30/2018 & rated 91 points: The vintage heat is apparent by ripeness and 14.1 alcohol. This noted, the wine does convey sense of place, and also tips its cap to the Old World style. In particular, the bouquet and mid palate feature compost and sous-bois notes. It would have been better had the winemaker managed to keep the bag at or under 13.5. (2312 views) | | | Tasted by walkerjfw on 11/24/2018 & rated 92 points: Post Thanksgiving Wine Evening with K&O (Chez Walker - Princeton, NJ): Last wine of a big evening...lots of talk about Burgundy, this was a good compromise. Its been a few years since last bottle, good excuse to check in on this. PnP, drank last sips over a few hours...
Deep ruby color. Raspberry fruits, spice cake on the nose. Rich and viscous palate showing black raspberry, black/bitter cherry, baking spice, cinnamon. Medium weight. long finish.
In a great spot now, was really showing well about 30 minutes out of the bottle. Younger profile than I would have guessed approaching 10 years, should drink at this level for several more years but I think this will be at its best over the next 3-5 yrs. Great Oregon wine from Drouhin! (2167 views) | | | Tasted by chitowncdpguy on 10/26/2018: Very nice. Fairly heavy for a pinot I thought. Fruity - dark fruit. A little bit of oak notes. Some earthy flavors. Well balanced. Finish lingers. (1966 views) | | | Tasted by Winedad53 on 8/10/2018 & rated 92 points: Medium dark in color, nose of lavender and bing cherry with notes of oak. Full and round, fairly heavy in weight, with deep black raspberry fruit and long finish fading to traces of vanilla. A bolder style than I recall, but plenty of life left. (2006 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (7/25/2013)
(Dom Drouhin, Cuvée Laurène Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (5/6/2013)
(Domaine Drouhin Laurène Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (4/27/2013)
(Domaine Drouhin Laurène Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, July/August 2011, IWC Issue #157
(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurene Dundee Hills) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/11/2013)
(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène) Black tinged very dark cherry red color; baked cherry, Chinese 5-spice, dried cherry nose; tight, dried cherry, Chinese 5-spice, dried berry palate with medium acidity; needs 2-plus years; medium-plus finish (14.1% alcohol) 92 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/13/2012)
(Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène) Medium dark cherry red color; baked cherry, raspberry nose; tasty, soft, tart cherry, raspberry, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92 points |
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| Domaine Drouhin Oregon Producer website
Domaine Drouhin has been on the viticultural cutting edge in Oregon since their first vintage in 1988, and continues to set the pace.
Winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss' roots go deep into her family's 13th century cellars under the streets of Beaune, the heart of Burgundy. She represents the fourth generation of winemakers from this venerable wine family of France, but it is here in Oregon that her skills and passion are bringing forth some of the most sublime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced anywhere. With centuries of Burgundian winemaking experience flowing through her blood, Véronique has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since the first vintage in 1988.
Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Our winemaker extraordinaire produces elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique Drouhin-Boss, the fourth-generation winemaker of the Drouhin family, has lovingly crafted every drop of wine produced at Domaine Drouhin Oregon since our first vintage in 1988. She also now oversees the winemaking at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, producing some of the world's finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines on both sides of the Atlantic.
Véronique's interest in wine and the family business began when she was young, and blossomed under the tutelage of father Robert Drouhin. In 1986, she graduated from the University of Dijon with an advanced degree in enology, and decided to venture to Oregon to expand her experience and learn more about the fledgling industry that was beginning to take root in the Willamette Valley. Véronique interned that year with Adelsheim Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Eyrie. She has returned to Oregon every year since then to capture the essence of what nature provides in our unique estate vineyards.
In many ways, Véronique embodies the essence of Pinot Noir -- spirited, graceful, and feminine. Her wines at Domaine Drouhin have always been hallmarked by elegance, finesse, purity, and the capacity to improve gracefully with age.
2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir LaurèneNamed after Véronique Drouhin's elder daughter, Laurène is our flagship wine, and is produced entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the family's estate in the Dundee Hills. All of the fruit is handpicked into small totes, destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and then placed into barrels (French oak, never more than 20% new). Once the vintage is safely in the cellar, Véronique begins the process of selecting barrels which have an extra complexity, length and depth —- barrels which will work together as Laurène.
In the Dundee Hills, 2009 will be remembered as an exceptionally long growing season that ended in a relatively relaxed, even harvest. The accumulated heat throughout the season, in addition to a September heat spike, yielded wines with full fruit character – powerful, but balanced. Much like 2004 and 2006, these are wines that have an immediate charm but will age gracefully.
Harvested: September 24th - October 10th
Bottled: January 2011
Released: October 2012
Production: 5,400 six-packsPinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Dundee Hills Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association website
Located just 28 miles southwest of Portland, and 40 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, the Dundee Hills appellation is situated within an irregular circle of about 6,490 acres in total, of which more than 1,264 acres of vineyards are planted. This region is unique for its higher elevation, warmer nighttime temperatures, less low-elevation fog and frost, and lava-based Jory soil series of reddish silt, clay and loam soils.
Single Vineyards at weinlagen-info
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