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Our wines
Drouhin Oregon Roserock
Chardonnay Eola-Amity Hills
Service
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Cellaring
Optimum consumption: 1 to 6 years
Ageing potential : 8 years
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Tasting temperature
13°C (55-56°F)
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Vineyard
Roserock Vineyard is located at the southern part of the Eola-Amity Hills, in the southern Willamette Valley. The soils are volcanic, ancient, with an elevation between 120 and 260 meters above sea level. This ideal position thus benefits from a rather unique cooling effect called the Van Duzer corridor and which makes it possible to produce classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, typical of cool climates. Roserock is certified « Low Input Viticulture Environment » for sustainable viticulture.
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Tasting
by Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Nice bouquet with intense floral notes and a discreet touch of hazelnuts. Nice dynamics in the mouth. A wine that has a generous breadth and an attractive finish.
Vintage
In 2023, budbreak was unusually late, starting on April 30th. Next came an unexpected heat surge and minimal rainfall, a lasting pattern which compressed the period from budbreak to bloom to less than 45 days (a record)! Our vineyards adapted well to these surprises, and when harvest started on September, the fruit looked great. Towards the end of the month, we saw some significant rains. The overall harvest concluded on October 5th.
Winemaking
Our Roserock Chardonnay brings together the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks, which are handpicked and sorted. The Chardonnay is pressed immediately and sent in equal parts to tank and barrel. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, Véronique assembles the two portions into her final cuvée.