Pinot Noir Cuvee Laurene
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
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Roasted duck breast with a cherry reduction, wild mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted rack of lamb.
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon, established in 1987 by the historic Burgundian family Maison Joseph Drouhin, represents a landmark bridge between the Old World and the New. The 'Cuvée Laurène' is named in honor of winemaker Véronique Drouhin's eldest daughter. Crafted entirely from estate-grown Pinot Noir in the volcanic Jory soils of the Dundee Hills AVA, this cuvée is a rigorous selection of the estate's finest vineyard blocks. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently destemmed, and fermented with wild yeasts before aging for over a year in French oak barrels. This wine beautifully marries Burgundian elegance and structure with the vibrant, red-berried fruit intensity characteristic of Oregon's terroir.
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Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic Burgundy wine producer based in the heart of Beaune, France. Now managed by the fourth generation of the Drouhin family, the estate spans prestigious appellations across Burgundy, including Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, alongside pioneering ventures in Oregon's Dundee Hills. The maison is deeply committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture, producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Among their most celebrated expressions are the legendary Clos des Mouches, Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet, and the vibrant Laforêt series, all crafted to reflect the authentic purity and complexity of their origins.