Dreyfus Ashby Winter Portfolio 2023

USA Willamette Valley

History • Domaine Drouhin Oregon was established in 1987. • Located in the Dundee Hills AVA, Willamette Valley • French soul, Oregon soil: family tradition of fine winemaking from France to Oregon. • Robert Drouhin, the 3rd generation of the Drouhin family, recognized the potential of Oregon terroir to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay after a blind tasting in Paris and Burgundy. Winemaking • Four story gravity flow winery

• From Burgundy to Oregon, the Drouhin family keeps the same style since 1880 of “complexity, finesse, elegance” • Véronique Drouhin is the winemaker here as well as in France.

• Her brother Philippe is responsible for viticulture. Vineyards

• Vineyard located between 400’ to 800’ in elevation, it was selected for its remarkable similarity in climate, latitude and aspect to the legendary vineyards of Burgundy. • 124 acres of hillside vineyard, 100% estate wines • LIVE certified: environmentally and socially responsible winegrowing.

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 2019

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Arthur Chardonnay 2021

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Pinot Noir 2019 • Named after Véronique Drouhin’s elder daughter, Laurène is our flagship wine. • All Estate fruit • A barrel selection • Aged in both new (20%)

• 100% Dijon clones

• All Estate fruit

• All Estate fruit • Half fermented in French Oak barrels (30% new) to create a round, rich texture. • The other half fermented and aged in stainless steel. • Véronique then blended these two portions to create Arthur.

• Aged in both new (20%) and neutral French Oak barrels from Burgundy • Barrels are custom made for us in Burgundy, using oak from France’s best forests.

and neutral French Oak barrels from Burgundy • Grapes coming from the best vines Press: WA - 96+ Points JS - 95 Points IWR - 95 Points

Press: WA - 96 Points JS - 94 Points WS - 93 Points WE - 92 Points

JD - 94 Points WS - 93 Points

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