Reviews & Ratings

2008 Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir "Laurene"

Winery: Drouhin Oregon

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Laurene"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dundee Hills

State or country: OR

Price: $65

Cases produced: 2,950

KWG Score: 91.4 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: August 20, 2012

Wine Review: This impressive dark ruby colored Pinot Noir from Domaine Drouhin opens with a fragrant musty oak and mild black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, savory and juicy. The flavor profile is a very tasty ripe black plum with nicely integrated old oak. I also detected a touch of black raspberry and black pepper. The finish is dry and it moderate tannins are a tad sticky. This Pinot is food friendly and would pair very nicely with a thyme seasoned pork tenderloin. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2008 Laurène has a very long ageing curve ahead of it. Deep and complex, with excellent weight, firm structure, and real intensity, the 08 Laurène needs a lot of air in the glass, or time in your cellar. You can enjoy it now, but I recommend at least 30 minutes in the decanter to reveal the layers of smoke, earth, orange peel and white pepper. After even more time, a mix of red and black fruits come forward: black cherry, cassis, rhubarb and currant. The finish is very long, all of which points to a very long life.

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