Drouhin 1996 Oregon Pinot Noir

I recently had a bottle of the 1996 Drouhin Oregon PN and a bottle of the "Laurene". The regular bottling was really showing it's age with a bit of brick in the color and a bit of prune on the palate. The "Laurene" bottling was still vibrant with fruit. Bi!!

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Winery: Domaine Drouhin Wine: Pinot Noir Oregon 1996 Score: 87 Price: $35 Country: Oregon

Region: Oregon

Issue: Apr 30, 1999

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Firm and generous, nicely packed with berry and spice flavors, finishing with a gentle layer of tannins. Impressive for its fruit concentration in a light vintage. Drink now through 2002. 12,500 cases made. (HS)

Search for user tasting notes Winery: Domaine Drouhin Wine: Pinot Noir Oregon Laurène 1996 Score: 88 Price: $45 Country: Oregon

Region: Oregon

Issue: Mar 31, 2000

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Gentle, refined style, offering a nice range of pretty plum, earth and toast aromas and flavors that linger on the silky frame. Coming together nicely in a decidedly Burgundian style. Drink now through 2006. 2,000 cases made. (HS)

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Thanks for the comments. You may have saved me a few dollars.

Myron

Thanks for the reply.

Myron

FWIW, I bought a case of each of these wines on release and have stored them at