2024 Domaine Drouhin - Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Roserock (750ml)

From Domaine Drouhin Oregon’s Roserock estate in the Willamette Valley, the 2024 Roserock Pinot Noir is a cuvée drawn from 35 individual blocks, all handpicked, sorted, and fermentation-separated to preserve the unique character of each site. This is the kind of Pinot that has long defined Oregon’s prestige, and the 2024 vintage continues that legacy with clarity and poise. Wine Spectator awarded this wine 94 points, describing it as graceful yet dynamic, with multilayered raspberry and blueberry flavors framed by violet, orange peel, and cinnamon. It builds richness and tension toward refined tannins, inviting now-and-luture enjoyment. The 2024 Roserock captures the purity and tension of the Eola-Amity Hills estate, with aromas of black cherry, violet, and raspberry rising from the glass, layered with dried herbs and stony earth. On the palate, bright acidity carries flavors of strawberry, plum, and subtle spice, all wrapped in a fine, supple texture that finishes long and graceful. Context and heritage matter here. Domaine Drouhin is the Oregon outpost of Burgundy’s Maison Joseph Drouhin, guided by winemaker Véronique Boss-Drouhin, who brings Old World sensibility to New World fruit. The Roserock Pinot Noir is a carefully crafted expression that reflects the estate’s approach: elegance and refinement without losing energy or year-after-year aging potential. The 2024 vintage continues the Roserock story—an exciting, age-worthy Oregon Pinot that drinks well now and will reward patience through the mid-2030s. Tasting notes at a glance: - Aromas: black cherry, violet, raspberry with hints of dried herbs and stony earth - Palate: strawberry, plum, subtle spice; bright acidity; fine, supple texture - Finish: long, graceful, with evolving tension Serving and pairing suggestions: - Drink now through 2035; consider a brief decant to open up aromatics if you plan to savor now - Best enjoyed with dishes that let its acidity and red-fruit profile shine: roasted poultry (like chicken or turkey), pork dishes, mushroom-focused fare, and grilled salmon or other rich fish - Complementary accompaniments include soft cheeses and herb-driven sauces that echo the wine’s violet and herbal notes This is a wine that balances of-the-moment appeal with collectible potential, a true Roserock expression that delivers depth, finesse, and a clear sense of place from Oregon’s premier Pinot Noir landscape.