Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Pinot Noir, in USA, by Domaine Drouhin Oregon. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black cherry, rose petal, earth, cola, spice and pairs well with Duck, lamb and mushroom risotto.

Michael's take

“Ripe red cherry, savory dried chanterelle, subtle rose petal spice, silky, complex, beautifully evolved Dundee Hills harmony.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
USA
Producer
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
Body
medium-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$$$ · $25–50

What to eat with Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir

  • Duck
  • lamb
  • mushroom risotto
  • salmon

When to open it

  • Special occasion
  • gift bottle
  • wine-geek dinner

Where to buy Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir taste like?

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black cherry, rose petal, earth, cola, spice. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Ripe red cherry, savory dried chanterelle, subtle rose petal spice, silky, complex, beautifully evolved Dundee Hills harmony.

What food goes with Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir?

Michael pairs Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir with Duck, lamb, mushroom risotto and salmon. It works best for Special occasion, gift bottle and wine-geek dinner.

How much does Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir cost?

Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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