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Domaine Drouhin Oregon - Roserock Eola Amity Hills Chardonnay 2018
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon - Roserock Eola Amity Hills Chardonnay 2018

USA • Eola-Amity Hills • White

$2,266.00 tax included
$2,266.00 tax included
$377.66 / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Domaine Drouhin Oregonnestled in the region ofEola-Amity Hillsis renowned for its wines of incomparable finesse. The Roserock Chardonnay 2018 is an ode to this unique terroir, offering a wine white Exquisitely elegant, where freshness and complexity intertwine harmoniously. A wine that reflects the passion and expertise of this domaine emblematic.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 91/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This 2018 Roserock Chardonnay displays a brilliant pale yellow hue. On the nose, it exudes aromas of ripe white fruit, citrus, and subtle floral notes, enhanced by a touch of minerality. The palate is full and balanced, with refreshing acidity and a silky texture. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness and complexity. A wine of great elegance that invites you to taste it.

Food & wine pairings

It will perfectly complement seafood, grilled fish or poultry in cream sauce.
Producer

Producer

Roserock is an exceptional vineyard located at the southern end of the Eola-Amity Hills in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Its ancient volcanic soils, ideal elevation, and the unique cooling effect of the Van Duzer Corridor allow for the production of classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. climat Fresh. Roserock is LIVE certified for sustainable agriculture.

Owner and history

The Drouhin family's winemaking roots go back to Burgundy, in 1880. A century later, the House Joseph Drouhin ventured outside of France with the creation of the Domaine Drouhin Oregon, in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. Today, the Drouhin family's commitment to exploring and expressing Oregon's terroirs flourishes in Roserock, within the Eola-Amity Hills AOC. Roserock is the culmination of a rich family history that began in Beaune more than a century ago. Philippe Drouhin, a fervent advocate of sustainable agriculture, perpetuates this tradition as head of cultivation, alongside Véronique Boss-Drouhin, a graduate in oenology and specialist in Pinot Noir, who works as winemaker.

Vinification and aging

The Roserock Chardonnay is hand-harvested into small crates from three separate plots of land. domaine, The grapes are then pressed as whole bunches. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels (20% new) to enhance its complexity and preserve its vibrant, fruity character. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, Véronique blends the barrels to create a balanced and elegant Chardonnay that showcases the unique qualities of the Roserock vineyard.

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The team's opinion

The 2018 Roserock Chardonnay is a pivotal vintage for the domaine. The year 2018 in Oregon was hot and dry, producing Chardonnays of above-average intensity and richness, while retaining that "French-style" elegance that defines the Drouhin signature.

  • Serving temperature 10–12 °C

  • Climax 2022 à 2029

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • Complex
  • Mineral