Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024 Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon | 100% Pinot Noir Elegant, expressive and beautifully balanced, Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024 reflects the distinctive character of Oregon's celebrated Dundee Hills. Produced by the Drouhin family, whose winemaking heritage stretches back generations in Burgundy, this wine combines Burgundian finesse with the vibrant fruit and distinctive terroir of the Willamette Valley. The nose reveals black cherry, wild blackberry, fresh strawberry and raspberry, accented by crushed rose petals, violets, autumnal spice and delicate floral notes. On the palate, layers of red and dark fruit are complemented by blood orange, subtle licorice and mineral nuances. Silky in texture yet beautifully structured, it offers lively acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, persistent finish. Critic Scores 96 Points — Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points — James Suckling What Makes It Special? Domaine Drouhin Oregon was established by the renowned Burgundy wine family, which recognized the Willamette Valley's potential to produce world-class Pinot Noir. The estate's first Pinot Noir vintage was 1988, and its approach emphasizes elegance, balance and finesse rather than excessive extraction or oak. The fruit for this bottling comes entirely from the family's estate vineyards in the Dundee Hills. The region's volcanic soils, cool nights and long growing season help preserve Pinot Noir's aromatic complexity, freshness and delicate structure. The 2024 Vintage A cool spring delayed the growing season, followed by warm, dry summer and autumn conditions that allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully. The result is a vintage characterized by vibrant fruit, pristine acidity and excellent balance. Winemaking The grapes are hand-picked, carefully sorted and destemmed before fermentation in the estate's four-level gravity-flow winery. Fermentations are handled gently, and the wine is matured in custom-made French oak barrels crafted in Burgundy. The restrained approach to oak allows the fruit, vintage and vineyard character to shine. Wine Details Producer: Domaine Drouhin Oregon Vintage: 2024 Appellation: Dundee Hills Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA Grape: 100% Pinot Noir Vineyard: Estate-grown fruit Farming: L.I.V.E.-certified sustainable viticulture Winemaking: Hand-harvested, gravity-flow cellar Oak: French oak barrels Serving Temperature: 60–62°F (16–17°C) Drinking Window: Enjoyable young, with potential to develop further in the cellar Perfect With Roasted duck, herb-crusted lamb, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, seared tuna, charcuterie and Brie or Comté cheese. Style Elegant • Silky • Bright Red & Dark Fruit • Floral • Mineral • Fresh Acidity • Fine Tannins