The Wine

This 2018 Dundee Hills Chardonnay represents a thoughtful collaboration between two great winemaking families: the Letts, who founded The Eyrie Vineyards in 1965, and the Drouhins, who established Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy in 1880 and Domaine Drouhin Oregon in 1987. Véronique Drouhin-Boss worked at Eyrie in 1986, and Jason did the same at Maison Joseph Drouhin in 1987. Today, they offer this wine in the spirit of their friendship.

The WIneries

French soul, Oregon soil. Established in 1987, Domaine Drouhin Oregon is owned by the Drouhin family of Burgundy (Maison Joseph Drouhin). In 2013 the family bought Roserock, a stunning vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills near Salem, Oregon. With the launch of Drouhin Oregon Roserock in 2016, winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss continues to produce wines known for their elegance and finesse.

In early 1965, after earning a degree in viticulture and enology from UC Davis, and several months of research in Europe, 25-year old David Lett moved to Oregon with “3,000 grape cuttings and a theory.” He was particularly determined to prove that stylistically pure Pinot noir could be grown successfully outside of Burgundy. Over the following decades, The Eyrie Vineyards established a reputation for elegant wines that are true expressions of  variety and place and possess legendary aging abilities. In 2005, after completing his studies, Jason Lett took over from his father as winemaker and proprietor of The Eyrie Vineyards. Combining the spirit of innovation with respect for tradition, Jason continues David and Diana’s pioneering legacy.

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