Champ de Rêves

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.1219 ratings
9.027 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Aromas of berry fruits, floral and spice. Aged for 9 months on French oak (30% new). Strawberry and raspberry flavors with integrated oak, cacao and herb notes, surprisingly light for a CA Pinot, however grapes were sourced at a cooler higher elevation. Tannins still have a bit of a grip, lingering ending with a fruit and earthy character. Nice! Tasting Sample.

Aromas of berry fruits, floral and spice. Aged for 9 months on French oak (30% new). Strawberry and raspberry flavors with integrated oak, cacao and herb notes, surprisingly light for a CA Pinot, however grapes were sourced at a cooler higher elevation. Tannins still have a bit of a grip, lingering ending with a fruit and earthy character. Nice! Tasting Sample.

Aug 23rd, 2018
ADAM STROMFELD

Blueberry and hints of white pepper well balanced and elegant some light coco powder

Blueberry and hints of white pepper well balanced and elegant some light coco powder

2 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2016
Daron Watson

raspberry, cherry cola, silky and plump w hint of spice ~ easy

raspberry, cherry cola, silky and plump w hint of spice ~ easy

2 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016
Steven Perlman

Bright cherries with some cocoa. Perfect with our roast chicken

Bright cherries with some cocoa. Perfect with our roast chicken

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2019
John Needham CSW

Very Nice a complex Pinot with the blueberry/cherry taste a good mouth feel, with a nice finish. I swear I tasted a coconut flavor somewhere in there. My only complaint is that it is heavier my regular Pinot Style.

Very Nice a complex Pinot with the blueberry/cherry taste a good mouth feel, with a nice finish. I swear I tasted a coconut flavor somewhere in there. My only complaint is that it is heavier my regular Pinot Style.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2016
Giuseppe LoCascio

Not my style of PN, but very well done nonetheless

Not my style of PN, but very well done nonetheless

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016
Joe Paradise

Ripe dark fruit and sweet spices. Doesnt taste bad, just not what im looking for in anderson pinot. Rather generic

Ripe dark fruit and sweet spices. Doesnt taste bad, just not what im looking for in anderson pinot. Rather generic

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.9

Very dark fruits, blue fruit, bramble, black tea and more spice (nutmeg) and dark earthy finish.

Very dark fruits, blue fruit, bramble, black tea and more spice (nutmeg) and dark earthy finish.

1 person found it helpfulNov 13th, 2015
Dan Thomas

Does anyone really know how much property kj owns?

Does anyone really know how much property kj owns?

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2013
Eric Grasser

OK if you don't have other AV Pinots on your list/shelf. But overtly fruity and sappy for AV with lots of cherry cola and sweet Asian spices makes it a real middle of the road production For AV Pinot that lacks sophistication

OK if you don't have other AV Pinots on your list/shelf. But overtly fruity and sappy for AV with lots of cherry cola and sweet Asian spices makes it a real middle of the road production For AV Pinot that lacks sophistication

May 12th, 2017