Roserock
(Domaine Drouhin) Chardonnay 2022
(Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon) - [JS 94] [WE 93] [WS 93] [VM 92]

About the Winery:
Drouhin Oregon's Roserock is the newest chapter in the Drouhin story, extending from Burgundy's Cote d'Or and Chablis, to the Dundee Hills of Oregon, and now Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills. The Roserock Vineyard sits at the southern tip of the Eola-Amity Hills, in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and is marked by ancient volcanic soils, an ideal elevation range and the unique cooling effect of the Van Duzer corridor. This allows the vineyard to produce classic cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Roserock is LIVE-certified sustainable and is farmed by Phillipe Drouhin, fourth generation of this historic family.

About the Wine:
Our Roserock Chardonnay brings together the estate’s three Chardonnay blocks, which are handpicked and sorted. The Chardonnay is pressed immediately, and sent in equal parts to tank and barrel. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, Véronique assembles the two portions into her final cuvée.

The 2022 Vintage
The 2022 growing season began with great optimism. After a reasonable winter, bud break started in early April, right on schedule. Then, an unprecedented arctic air mass swept in, bringing snowfall, below-freezing temperatures, and the first-ever frost to impact our vineyards. Subsequent cool and damp conditions over the next few months caused sluggish vine growth, putting us 2-4 weeks behind by June. Mercifully, Mother Nature bestowed abundant sunshine and higher-than-average temperatures on us as harvest approached, resulting in a gentle conclusion to the season and excellent fruit ripeness.

Véronique’s Tasting Notes
"The 2022 Roserock Chardonnay is a ray of sunshine from our vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. The pale flaxen yellow hue hints at the vintage’s fresh charm. A swirl of zesty lemon curd, white flowers, thyme, and a hint of sea breeze all combine in a fresh and complex nose. On the palate, the wine tilts to the lighter side of medium-bodied, with a balanced mix of orange burst, pie, peach pit, and a touch of vanilla. The delicious finish is bright and round. A very charming wine. Santé!"

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - James Suckling:
"Dried flowers, dried lemon rind, fresh apples, baking spices and stone on the nose, followed by a medium body with fresh acidity. Refined, silky and poised, with a polished texture. It’s harmonious and well-crafted with a vibrant finish. Drink or hold." (March 2024)

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"This is truly a hedonistic treat. The delights begin with rich lemon gelato and rosemary aromas that burst from the glass. The equally rich flavor of an orange creamsicle melds with bits of saline and lime zest. Gentle acidity wraps it all up into a plush ball of enjoyment." - Michael Alberty (July 2024)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Steely yet polished, with fragrant notes of apricot blossoms, Asian pear and spiced cinnamon that build richness on the supple finish. Drink now. 1,884 cases made." - Tim Fish (Jun 2024)

92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2022 Chardonnay Roserock is youthfully understated and savory, with dusty florals and ginger-spiked green apples forming its delicate bouquet. This is cool-toned and perfumed within, beautifully lifted and finessed with ripe pit fruits, gaining a creamy texture the longer it sits on the palate. This finishes long with a mineral clay-like resonance and lingering floral complexities." - Eric Guido (Jan 2024)