1998 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Cuvée Laurene

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Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2003-2011, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2009

Much darker than any wine so far. Rather sweeter than most – less burgundian than some. Round and sweet. A little dry on the finish. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2003-2006, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2003

A very much better wine than the regular 1999 with fully ripe fruit. Round and charming. Correct and much drier than most Oregon Pinots with only a very slight hint of bitterness on the finish even though this was supposed to have been Oregon's worst (greyest) vintage ever. (JR)

88+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright ruby-red. Spicy aromas of cassis, bitter cherry, dark chocolate and tobacco. Fairly large-scaled but tight, with low-toned dark cherry and tobacco flavors framed by firm acidity. Slightly roasted aspect. Finishes firmly tannic and persistent. I prefer the oak component in this '98 to the winery two '99 releases.

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Domaine Drouhin Oregon
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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