Growing up as the child of one of Burgundy’s most important wine families, Véronique Drouhin never envisioned a future in Oregon, where her presence and the influence of her family helped to establish Willamette Valley as a world-class region for Burgundy’s native grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Having completed her 38th vintage at Domaine Drouhin Oregon (DDO) in 2025, Drouhin can look back on her life’s work as a split between France and America. After nearly four decades of venturing to Willamette Valley, she is now making some of her best wines ever.
Take a deep dive into Véronique Drouhin’s cross-continental winemaking career, as she and the Drouhin family establish a new empire in Oregon while maintaining their distinctive Burgundian style. Read on for the full cover story!
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