{"title":"Domaine Drouhin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-drouhin-pinot-noir","title":"Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750ml, 14.1% ABV Oregon Pinot Noir grown in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. This vintage earned 93 points from Wine Spectator (Tim Fish) and 95 points from International Wine Report, confirming the estate's continued ability to translate Burgundian philosophy through Oregon soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.1%  |  Origin: Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon  |  Vintage: 2023  |  Producer: Domaine Drouhin Oregon (Maison Joseph Drouhin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Drouhin Oregon was established in 1987 by Robert Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin, the venerable Burgundy négociant founded in 1880. The decision to plant in Oregon famously followed a 1980 blind tasting in which The Eyrie Vineyards' 1975 South Block Reserve Pinot Noir placed just behind Drouhin's own 1959 Chambolle-Musigny—proof that Oregon could rival Burgundy. The 2023 vintage is fermented 80% in French oak and 20% in stainless steel, a split designed to marry complexity with bright fruit purity. Grapes are handpicked into 25-pound crates, hand-sorted, de-stemmed, and moved through the estate's four-level gravity-flow winery without mechanical pumping. Barrels are custom-coopered in Burgundy from oak sourced in France's premier forests, and the estate holds LIVE (Low Input Viticulture \u0026amp; Enology) certification for sustainable farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with rhubarb and dried violets before giving way to black tea, plum, and a subtle thread of French oak. Deeper swirls reveal smoked raspberry, cool cellar-floor earth, Darjeeling tea, and a dusting of talc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is precise and bright, led by sour cherry and stone fruit. At mid-palate, bergamot orange and white pepper emerge alongside restrained oak spice. Tightly woven tannins frame black cherry and earthy undertones, delivering an elegant, medium-bodied mouthfeel with bracing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is long and measured, with lingering cherry, tea leaf, and fine mineral tension. A gentle tannic grip holds the flavors in place well after the final sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Domaine Drouhin\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Noir is best served slightly below room temperature—around 60–64°F—in a large-bowled Burgundy glass to let the aromatics develop fully. It rewards a simple pour neat and opens further with 20–30 minutes of air. For cocktails, Oregon Pinot Noir of this caliber is typically reserved for food pairing rather than mixing, but it works in wine-forward drinks: a \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir Spritz\u003c\/strong\u003e with elderflower liqueur and sparkling water for a lighter warm-weather serve; a \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the wine float benefits from the cherry and bergamot notes; or a classic \u003cstrong\u003eSangria Roja\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its bright acidity and stone-fruit character drive the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a Burgundy lover who is curious about Oregon Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a holiday roast duck or Thanksgiving turkey dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a benchmark Willamette Valley wine to a cellar collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting an Old World versus New World Pinot Noir blind tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Domaine Drouhin 2023 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It leads with sour cherry, bergamot orange, and stone fruit, supported by white pepper, earthy undertones, and tightly woven tannins. The profile is elegant and medium-bodied, with bracing acidity and a long tea-leaf finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Domaine Drouhin compare to The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are benchmark Dundee Hills producers, but Domaine Drouhin's Burgundian barrel program—custom-coopered French oak—tends to deliver a rounder, spice-accented texture, while Eyrie's style historically leans leaner and more austere. The two estates are linked by the famous 1980 blind tasting that inspired Robert Drouhin to establish his Oregon domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Domaine Drouhin 2023 good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—its balance of acidity, tannin, and fruit makes it rewarding on its own, especially with a brief period of aeration in the glass or a short decant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Domaine Drouhin made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Drouhin Oregon is located in the Dundee Hills AVA within the Willamette Valley, Oregon, and is owned by the Drouhin family of Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Domaine Drouhin 2023?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast duck with cherry glaze complements the wine's dark fruit and earthy character. Grilled salmon works with its bright acidity. Mushroom risotto mirrors the cellar-floor earthiness. Aged Gruyère echoes the wine's tannic structure. Charcuterie with cornichons matches its peppery, tart edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Domaine Drouhin 2023 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle; availability of other formats varies by vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Domaine Drouhin 2023 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Drouhin positions as a premium Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and its 93-point Wine Spectator score and 95-point International Wine Report rating place it among the strongest values at this tier for estate-grown, sustainably farmed Oregon Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Domaine Drouhin?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew Oregon wineries carry the direct lineage of a top Burgundy house. The estate's gravity-flow winery, custom-coopered French barrels, and LIVE-certified vineyards reflect a level of investment that most Willamette Valley producers cannot match. The 2023 vintage's dual-vessel fermentation—80% oak, 20% stainless steel—strikes a balance between richness and vibrancy that earned it 93 points from Wine Spectator and 95 from International Wine Report. For drinkers who want Burgundian structure grown in volcanic Dundee Hills soil, this remains one of Oregon's most reliable annual releases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Drouhin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837899206825,"sku":"22399","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/domaine-drouhin-domaine-drouhin-pinot-noir-bottle.webp?v=1779114088"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/domaine-drouhin.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}