The Hedonistic Taster | № 12
by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne ML
“Wine should not be regarded simply as a beverage, but as an art of living, a pleasure.” – Henri Jayer
Welcome to The Hedonistic Taster, a binNotes | redThread™ trade sampling of gorgeous, small-lot artisan pours in an intimate tasting format.
The title derives from the term ‘hedonistic tasting,’ coined by legendary Burgundian vigneron Henri Jayer.
Santé!
Today’s Tasting:
Roserock Drouhin Oregon | Eola-Amity Hills, OR.
Tasting wines by Véronique Drouhin Boss resembles attending a piano concerto – each pour an elegant opus reverberating with its own inner core of subdued structure and grace.
Recently, I was lucky enough to interview the wine maker about her newest project, Roserock Drouhin Oregon, and taste through the wines crafted from this exquisite vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley,
Scion of Domaine Drouhin Oregon and Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, Roserock Drouhin Oregon fashions their cuvées from the estate’s 35 LIVE-certified blocks composed of volcanic soils, favorable aspects, and cooler temperatures overseen by her brother, viticulturalist Phillippe Drouhin.
Véronique Drouhin Boss describes the wines of Roserock as “flirting with Gevrey-Chambertin,” a Burgundian Grand Cru favored by Napoleon and renown for its intense, perfumed flavors.
Her wines raise the bar, and set the standard for Burgundy and Willamette Valley aficionados everywhere.
View my exclusive interview with Véronique Drouhin Boss here.
Wine: Roserock Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay | Eola-Amity Hills, OR.
Vintage: 2014
Alcohol: 14.1%
Suggested Retail: $35
Specs
TASTING NOTES:
Robe: Impeccable pale straw robe.
Nose: Bosque pear, lemon flower, slight eau d’evergreen.
Palate: Notes of meyer lemon, with an undercurrent of minerality. Light body, bright acids, lilting finish. Brilliant. Elegant. Age-worthy 3-5 years.
Suggested Pairings: Stuffed sole and brown rice with sautéed shallots, seasonal kale and cèpes.
Wine: Roserock Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir | Eola-Amity Hills, OR.
Vintage: 2014
Alcohol: 14.1 %
Suggested Retail: $35
Specs
TASTING NOTES:
Robe: Brilliant, deep ruby robe.
Nose: Tea rose, potpourri, cranberry and dark cherry nose.
Palate: Floral, dried fruit, black cherry with a back note of evergreen. Light body, supple tannins, superb structure, effortless balance, lingering finish. Age-worthy 7-10 years.
Suggested Pairings: An elegant wine of discretion mean to enhance, not overpower. Suitable for any meal that allows for ample discourse and delight in an artfully laden table.
View my exclusive interview with Veronique Drouhin Boss here. ❦❦❦ Copyrighted 2016 binNotes | redThread™. All Rights Reserved.
