Dreyfus Ashby Winter Portfolio 2023
USA Willamette Valley
History • The project of the 4th generation of the Drouhin family.
• Purchased the estate in 2013. • The first vintage was 2014. Style • 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. • From Burgundy to Oregon, the Drouhin family keeps the same style since 1880 of “complexity, finesse, elegance” Winemaking • Véronique Drouhin is the winemaker here as well as in France. • Her brother Philippe is responsible for viticulture. Vineyards • Ancient volcanic soil, ideal elevation range, cooling effect of the Van Duzer corridor • LIVE certified: environmentally and socially responsible winegrowing. • 279 acre property first planted in 2004. • 111 acres of Pinot Noir, 11 acres of Chardonnay
Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir 2021 • Our Roserock Pinot Noir is a cu vée selection from the estate’s 35 blocks, which are handpicked, sort ed and individually fermented. • Part of the wine aged in new (20%) and neutral French oak barrels from Burgundy.
Drouhin Oregon Roserock Chardonnay 2020 • Our Roserock Chardonnay brings together the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks, which are handpicked and sorted. • Part of the wine aged in new
Drouhin Oregon Roserock Zephirine Pinot Noir 2019 • A barrel selection cuvée from the Roserock vineyard, and is a reference expression of the site. • Part of the wine aged in new
(20%) and neutral French oak bar rels from Burgundy. • The name refers to the
(20%) and neutral French oak bar rels from Burgundy
• Véronique Drouhin emphasizes Roserock’s elegant and refined qualities, making for a deli cious and ageworthy cuvée. Not Reviewed Yet. 2019 Press:
• Once malolactic fer mentation is complete, Véronique assembles the two portions into her final cuvée.
Zéphirine Drouhin variety of climbing rose, which is known for its fragrance and beauty.
Press: JS - 97 Points WA - 97 Points WS - 94 Points IWR - 94 Points JD - 93 Pointså
Press: JS - 95 Points WS - 94 Points IWR - 94 Points JD - 92 Points
WA - 97 Pts, WS - 95 Pts JS - 94 Pts, WE - 92 Pts W&S - 91 Pts
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