The wine has great richness & intensity, with the concentration derived from the careful management of old vines. On the nose it shows aromas of ripe, berry fruit with an intensely earthy character. On the palate it is fresh & vibrant with rich, full & robust raspberry & strawberry fruit flavours, firm structure, & a long finish. ...

Domaine Drouhin's Arthur is fresh & inviting on the nose, with beautiful citrus, lemon zest, grapefruit, white flowers such as magnolia, even some stony character, & a hint of toast. The acidity & the sense of minerality will remind you of Chablis, but the mouthfeel is purely Oregon. Very complex, this Chardonnay could be cellared for a couple years. Ripe, healthy fruit was h&-picked into small totes, & then whole-cluster pressed. Half of the juice was fermented in French Oak barrels (30% new) to create a round, rich texture. The other half was fermented & aged in stainless steel to maintain the purest & most elegant expression of Chardonnay. Limited stock. ...

A fresh, floral nose of acacia & magnolia blends beautifully with almond notes & a hint of anise. Elegant & refined, the texture has density without weight. Flavours of pear, lychee & a touch of lemon custard present a complex, harmonious picture now, but the lively balance means you can easily cellar the 2016 Arthur for the next three to five years. ...

The 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is deep & vibrant, with brilliant colour & excellent clarity. Aromatically, the wine is quite open, even opulent
- a mix of velvety rose petals, violets & spices. On the palate, the texture is lush & mouth-coating, but well-balanced. Together, they provide definition & intensity, followed by refined, silky tannins. The finish is quite long, with beautiful cherry notes, reminding me of fresh cobbler in the peak of summer. While the 09 will age quite well, it is to my personal taste, delicious to drink today.
- Veronique Drouhin-Boss, January, 2011 In the Willamette Valley, 2009 will be remembered as an exceptionally long growing season that ended in a relatively relaxed, even harvest. The accumulated heat throughout the season, in addition to a September heat spike, yielded wines with full fruit character
- powerful but balanced. Much like 2004 & 2006, these are wines that have an immediate charm but will age gracefully.


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The Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is deep & vibrant, with brilliant colour & excellent clarity. Aromatically, the wine is quite open, even opulent
- a mix of velvety rose petals, violets & spices. On the palate, the texture is lush & mouth-coating, but well-balanced.
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This wine is gold in colour with a very expressive nose. Notes of yellow peach, apricot & citrus fruits are supported by vanilla nuances from judicious oak ageing. The elegant palate has good concentration & medium body. Ripe fruit, well-balanced oak & bright acidity highlight the complexity of the wine. ...

This is a drier style of Condrieu, but it presents the richness typical to the appellation as reflected by its lovely golden glow. Opulent on the nose, it offers superb aromas of violet, acacia flowers, apricot & dried fruits with a hint of spice. Sweetness & acidity are perfectly balanced giving a rich, yet fresh, wine. On the palate, flavours of stone fruits & almond are very delicate & create a long lasting finish. ...

This young wine is full-bodied & quite tannic with a vibrant & deep ruby colour. It will improve with time over a period of 10 to 15 years when it will become finer & more delicate. In its young age it presents intense aromas of blackcurrant, violet & raspberry which, with time, will evolve into plum & black cherry with a hint of black pepper. ...

A fresh, grassy nose is followed by a palate full of green apple & citrus fruit, & even a touch of blackcurrant bud. Dry yet generous, with a long, crisp finish. ...

This young wine is full-bodied & quite tannic with a vibrant an deep ruby colour. It will improve with time over a period of 10 to 15 years when it will become finer & more delicate. In its young age it presents intense aromas of blackcurrant, violet & raspberry which, with time, will evolve into plum & black cherry with a hint of black pepper. ...