Description
Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024
Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2024 comes from USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills, and is one of the flagship Pinot Noirs from French Burgundy producer Domaine Drouhin in Oregon. The wine comes from Dundee Hills' volcanic rock soil, which gives the wine distinct red fruit aromas, spice and minerality. The 2024 vintage shows strawberry, raspberry, violet, spice and subtle oak layers, medium-bodied, balanced and elegant, in classic Drouhin style.
Vinification & Style
Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is produced in USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills, under AOC Willamette Valley, from 100% Pinot Noir. The wine comes from Dundee Hills' volcanic rock soil, Pacific-influenced climate, large diurnal temperature variation, allowing grapes to retain high acidity and fresh fruit. Fermentation and ageing take place in French oak barrels, with about 30–40% new oak, adding subtle spice, nutty notes and gentle oak influence, while preserving fresh fruit and minerality.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light to medium ruby, bright and clear, reflecting a fresh 2024 style.
Nose: Strawberry, raspberry, violet, spice (thyme), a hint of black cherry and subtle oak, overall fresh and not heavy.
Palate: Medium-bodied, with raspberry, strawberry, plum and a touch of spice upfront, crisp acidity, minerality drawing the palate out, lightly rounded texture from oak, but retaining Dundee Hills' typical sharp lines.
Finish: Medium to long, with red fruit, spice, limestone and mineral, finishing clean and fresh, ideal for everyday drinking.
Reviews & Accolades
James Suckling: 96 points — "Aromas of wild blackberries, marionberries, sandstone, crushed violets and rose petals. Medium-bodied with structured, chalky tannins."
Wine Spectator: 94 points — "Graceful and richly detailed, with lilting flavors of red fruit and spice."
Ken's Wine Guide: 93.4 points — "The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, very smooth, and savory. The flavor profile is blackberry and black tea blend with notes of black pepper and oak."
Overall, the wine is viewed as one of the most attractive value Pinot Noirs in the 2024 Domaine Drouhin lineup, suitable for drinking now and for mid-term ageing (around 5–15 years), with further development of spice, earth and ripe fruit complexity in the bottle.
Serving & Pairing
Decanting: Lightly chill, then open 30–60 minutes before serving; no extended decant needed.
Serving temperature: 14–16°C.
Food pairing (HK-friendly)
Red meats: Charcoal-grilled rib-eye, sirloin steak, black-pepper beef, braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops.
Poultry: Roast chicken, soy-braised chicken, roast goose, salt-grilled chicken legs.
Pasta / Western: Black truffle pasta, red-wine braised oxtail, grilled lamb chops.
Cheese / cold dishes: Brie, Camembert, Comté, lightly aged Gruyère, smoked salmon, Caesar salad.
Special Info
Domaine Drouhin is regarded as a classic, extremely reliable Willamette Valley producer, with Dundee Hills Pinot Noir already showing high quality. The 2024 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is seen by several commentators as one of the standout value wines in the lineup, combining fresh fruit with true Dundee Hills precision, and making it suitable for both serious drinking and mid-term cellaring.
Origin: USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Type: Red Wine
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
ABV: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
