The Drouhin family's Oregon properties (and their ensuing wines) create more buzz than a beehive. Long have they been "go-to" choices for those of us in the industry, consumers, and collectors alike, and the latest release from the stunning 2024 might be their best release yet, as this wine just received a massive 96-point score from Audrey Frick of JebDunnuck.com!
It seems that families whose names are well-established in other wine regions have been flocking to Oregon's Willamette Valley lately. However, it was the Drouhin's who were the first Burgundy family to stake a major claim into this now world-renowned wine region back in 1987. After tasting a wine from pioneer David Lett, Robert Drouhin was intrigued by the region, and settle on this region for his next Pinot Noir venture.
Poised atop the Dundee Hills, with gentle slopes that capture the breezes and sunshine, this 235-acre estate overlooking the Willamette Valley produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival some of the best in the world. With its red volcanic soils, cool nights, warm days and elongated growing season, grapes from this property are destined for greatness. Their densely planted vines are farmed sustainably, and L.I.V.E. certified. The property is now headed by Veronique-Boss Drouhin, who is part of the 4th generation of Drouhin winemakers.
The wines of Domaine Drouhin have exceptional complexity, length, and depth, and the 2024 vintage is being heavily touted by all of the more respected critics. In a recent report, respected critic Audrey Frick (who reviews the Oregon wines for Jeb Dunnuck) writes "To my palate, 2024 has all the hallmarks of a modern classic, capturing the freshness and tension of a classic vintage without ever feeling lean or austere." Now that is quite a testament to the vintage! In addition, she states the 2024 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir "is layered with toasted incense, black cherries, crushed roses, refined spice", and it "reminds me of Gevrey-Chambertin".
A delicious wine, with noteworthy pedigree, an incredible score, from a benchmark vintage. Folks, what more could we possibly want from Pinot Noir? We feel this will be a fantastic gift for any wine lover, or even a great accompaniment for your next meal or neighborhood gathering. But don't hesitate…as this wine sells out every year, and this release is sure to enjoy the same destiny!
JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "The 2024 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills pours a deeper youthful red color and is layered with toasted incense, black cherries, crushed roses, refined spice, elegant licorice, and black raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, it is pure and inviting on the palate, with fabulous depth and a broader-shouldered profile that reminds me of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is a stunning vintage for this wine, with layered spice and outstanding persistence. Drink 2026-2046."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2024 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills entices with depths of crushed black cherry, autumnal spice, sweet rose and blood orange. It is soothingly round and silken in feel, with mineral-enhanced red fruits and hints of blue fruits flowing across a wave of vibrant acidity. This finishes with a web of fine tannins and a pleasantly chewy sensation as a resonance of licorice fades. The 2024 is a wonderfully complete Dundee Hills Pinot Noir."
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Supple yet keenly structured, with precise flavors of raspberry and cranberry framed by orange blossom, rose petal and dusky spice tones as this builds toward fine-grained tannins."
It seems that families whose names are well-established in other wine regions have been flocking to Oregon's Willamette Valley lately. However, it was the Drouhin's who were the first Burgundy family to stake a major claim into this now world-renowned wine region back in 1987. After tasting a wine from pioneer David Lett, Robert Drouhin was intrigued by the region, and settle on this region for his next Pinot Noir venture.
Poised atop the Dundee Hills, with gentle slopes that capture the breezes and sunshine, this 235-acre estate overlooking the Willamette Valley produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival some of the best in the world. With its red volcanic soils, cool nights, warm days and elongated growing season, grapes from this property are destined for greatness. Their densely planted vines are farmed sustainably, and L.I.V.E. certified. The property is now headed by Veronique-Boss Drouhin, who is part of the 4th generation of Drouhin winemakers.
The wines of Domaine Drouhin have exceptional complexity, length, and depth, and the 2024 vintage is being heavily touted by all of the more respected critics. In a recent report, respected critic Audrey Frick (who reviews the Oregon wines for Jeb Dunnuck) writes "To my palate, 2024 has all the hallmarks of a modern classic, capturing the freshness and tension of a classic vintage without ever feeling lean or austere." Now that is quite a testament to the vintage! In addition, she states the 2024 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir "is layered with toasted incense, black cherries, crushed roses, refined spice", and it "reminds me of Gevrey-Chambertin".
A delicious wine, with noteworthy pedigree, an incredible score, from a benchmark vintage. Folks, what more could we possibly want from Pinot Noir? We feel this will be a fantastic gift for any wine lover, or even a great accompaniment for your next meal or neighborhood gathering. But don't hesitate…as this wine sells out every year, and this release is sure to enjoy the same destiny!
JEB DUNNUCK 96 POINTS - "The 2024 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills pours a deeper youthful red color and is layered with toasted incense, black cherries, crushed roses, refined spice, elegant licorice, and black raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, it is pure and inviting on the palate, with fabulous depth and a broader-shouldered profile that reminds me of Gevrey-Chambertin. This is a stunning vintage for this wine, with layered spice and outstanding persistence. Drink 2026-2046."
ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 93 POINTS - "The 2024 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills entices with depths of crushed black cherry, autumnal spice, sweet rose and blood orange. It is soothingly round and silken in feel, with mineral-enhanced red fruits and hints of blue fruits flowing across a wave of vibrant acidity. This finishes with a web of fine tannins and a pleasantly chewy sensation as a resonance of licorice fades. The 2024 is a wonderfully complete Dundee Hills Pinot Noir."
WINE SPECTATOR 93 POINTS - "Supple yet keenly structured, with precise flavors of raspberry and cranberry framed by orange blossom, rose petal and dusky spice tones as this builds toward fine-grained tannins."
