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Dear Friends, Understanding a vineyard takes time, patience and experience. Qualities such as nuance, potential and character - these are not things easily or immediately learned about an estate, and Véronique Drouhin tends to be extra careful about these decisions. In 2004, the idea of an Edition Limitée cuvée was born with two barrels of Chardonnay that seemed quite different from the rest of the cellar and deserved to be bottled separately. Since then, the EL Chardonnay has achieved its own following, including a 93 point score from the Wine Spectator for the 2011 vintage. Now comes the 2012 EL Chardonnay - a gorgeous wine from a spectacular vintage. 
In 2008, Véronique felt that a few of the Estate parcels were complex enough to be bottled individually, but she let the thought pass. In 2011, the same parcel that had intrigued her earlier again presented itself as something unique. 2011 was such a late, cool year that it really sharpened the differences between the estate blocks. In contrast to our barrel cuvées, our Edition Limitée Pinot Noir is an 'estate selection', a chance to highlight individual vineyard blocks that have something to say in a given vintage. Today, we're pleased to present our first Edition Limitée Pinot Noir, from the 2011 vintage.
On Saturday, May 17, we held our first Edition Limitée Fête and previewed the 2012 EL Chardonnay and debuted the 2011 EL Pinot Noir. The response was overwhelming and only a limited amount of each cuvée remain. Please call, email, or visit our online store to secure these wines for your Cellar.Santé! Ashley, Dyane, Grant, Shannon & Chelsea |
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2012 Edition Limitée 
2011 Edition Limitée 
2012 Edition Limitée |
Domaine Drouhin Oregon 6750 Breyman Orchards Road Dayton, OR 97114 503-864-2700 |
