"Dark red. Suave, finely etched bouquet of wild strawberry, fresh raspberry, rose and pungent magnolia, with hints of cocoa powder, cola and orange zest. A silky, poised midweight with deep, youthful, mineral-tinged raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that grow sweeter with aeration. Finishes supple, vibrant and long, picking up notes of cinnamon and candied rose. A beautifully understated pinot that could be from a swanky Vosne vineyard." -Josh Raynolds
Robert Parker
RP83
"Domaine Drouhin’s middle tier is named “Laurene”. The 2004 Pinot Noir “Laurene” proved to be firm, hard, and ungenerous. Domaine Drouhin has been on a roll since the 2002 vintage. Dare I say it, the winery seems to be making better wine in Oregon than they are in France" -Jay S Miller
