The 2019 Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is a red wine from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, produced by Domaine Drouhin Oregon. This wine, made from the Pinot Noir varietal, offers a complex profile and has garnered high praise from several esteemed reviewers.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94, describing it as "a very pretty combination of dried berries, smoke and cedar with some dried flowers." He noted its medium body and firm, tannic finish, recommending to "give it two or three years to open" and suggesting it be tried after 2023 (jamessuckling.com, 7/6/2021).
Wine Spectator also gave the 2019 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir a high score of 93, highlighting its "bright cherry and raspberry flavors accented by black tea and stony mineral notes." The review mentioned the wine's sleek and elegantly layered nature, with a long, vibrant finish. Wine Spectator suggests drinking this wine now through 2030, with a production of 14,265 cases (Wine Spectator, 3/31/2022).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided the highest accolade with a score of 96, describing the wine as "defined, expressive and layered." The review emphasized the pure lavender, peppercorn, and wild berry aromas, along with a velvety texture and bursts of freshness. The finish is noted for its floral perfume and array of spicy accents (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 12/16/2021).
Jeb Dunnuck's review by Audrey Frick gave the wine a score of 91 and highlighted its aging process in 20% new French oak for 10 months. Frick described the wine as "fragrant with red cherry, dried wild herbs, and sunny flowers," with a palate that is "pure and savory, with dried herbs, pine, and dried raspberry." She recommends holding it back another year and drinking between 2023 and 2030 (jebdunnuck.com, 8/16/2022).
This Pinot Noir, with an alcohol content of 13.9%, is sealed with a cork and represents a balanced expression of the Dundee Hills terroir. The accolades from these reviewers emphasize its layered complexity and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for wine enthusiasts.