Domaine Drouhin Oregon's Roserock Chardonnay is an exquisite offering from the United States' Pacific Northwest. Boasting a brilliant golden hue, the wine enchants with a vibrant bouquet of white flowers, citrus fruits, and subtle hints of brioche and vanilla. On the palate, this Chardonnay expresses refined complexity, pear and apple notes harmoniously melding with mineral accents. Framed by a well-integrated oak touch and a refreshing acidity, it delivers a beautifully textured finish. A testament to its Oregon origins, this wine is a sublime fusion of New World vitality and Old World elegance.

Tasting Notes

The 2017 Roserock Chardonnay is a confident expression of the excellent vintage. On the nose and the palate, the wine is inviting, engaging, and intriguing – in short, the kind of experience one hopes for in a wine. The aromatics range from classic white flowers to tart lemon meringue. At its core, there is texture and energy, buoyed by bright acidity and well-integrated oak.

About the Winery

Domaine Drouhin Oregon is a prestigious family-owned winery, passionately committed to exemplifying the finesse and elegance of the French heritage in Oregon's fruitful lands. Located in the North Willamette Valley, the winery boasts approximately 235 acres of vineyards, where the magic of wine creation unfolds.

Spearheaded by the fourth generation of the Drouhin family, Véronique Drouhin-Boss, Domaine Drouhin Oregon proudly adheres to the bio-dynamic farming principles. These eco-friendly farming practices cultivate a healthier, more vital soil resulting in truly distinctive and expressive wines.

It was Robert Drouhin's prophetic instinct that led him to believe Oregon could be a promised land for wines. This vision was realised in 1988 when Domaine Drouhin Oregon was built, which since, has been producing world-renowned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A remarkable marriage of the traditional French winemaking methods, with Oregon's fruitful terroir results in wines that hold a beautiful balance of European elegance and American boldness.

The cellar is built in the traditional French style, and is a true testimony of the Drouhin family's dedication to maintain the legacy of winemaking. Manoeuvring around the winery, you will find barriques of French oak, graced with elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, crucial for the quintessential maturing process.

Domaine Drouhin Oregon's tasting room is perched above the beautiful surroundings. It invites you to take in the panoramic view of hillsides lush with vineyards while you sip on the bounty of the land, This experience brings you closer to the winery's pioneering journey, and provides an impeccable symphony of the senses.

Though well-rooted in Oregon's land, the winery's distinct French personality sets it apart. Domaine Drouhin Oregon demonstrates that in an increasingly globalised world, viticultural boundaries can be crossed to create truly extraordinary wines. The Drouhin family invites you to come and explore the exquisite fusion of French tradition and American audacity at their winery.

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