Burgundian Soul ~ California Heart

The story of Deux Mondes began not in a vineyard, but over a shared glass of wine. We were seeking to craft a Pinot Noir that spoke with both elegance and power—a wine that captured the spirit of the Sonoma Coast but was rooted in Old World tradition.

It was during our search that we met our Consulting Winemaker. He had left the sun-drenched, rolling hills of Burgundy to explore the wild, fog-shrouded coastline of Sonoma. He was an "outsider" with a deep understanding of Pinot Noir's soul, having learned his craft from the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet.

As we talked, we quickly discovered a shared vision: to create wine that honored the legacy of his home, while embracing the vibrant, untamed spirit of California's Pacific-influenced vineyards. He saw the potential in the maritime fog and cool breezes of the Sonoma Coast, recognizing a climate that, while different, held a beautiful echo of Burgundy's Côte de Beaune.

Our partnership was born from this conversation, and he became our consulting winemaker. Deux Mondes is the result of our shared dream—a bridge between two worlds. It is an expression of old-world wisdom meeting new-world energy, a true Pinot Noir of grace, depth, and a story as rich as its flavor.

Deux Mondes - Two Worlds - One Wine

The soul of a Pinot Noir is the voice of its place. This is a truth known in the hallowed vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and understood in the wild, rugged hills of the Sonoma Coast. In Burgundy, the terroir is a living history—ancient limestone and marl, painstakingly cultivated for generations. The land here imparts a refined elegance, a mineral-driven complexity that is the very essence of Old World grace. The Pinot Noir that grows here speaks of subtle earth, red fruits, and a structure built over centuries.

Across an ocean, the Sonoma Coast tells a different story. The terroir is a restless symphony of fractured marine sedimentary soils and cool, volcanic rock. The air here is a constant presence, a bracing cocktail of sea salt and fog that rolls in from the Pacific. It's a place of raw, untamed energy, where the grapes ripen with a vibrant, forward fruit character.

Yet, a deep kinship binds these two disparate terroirs. Both are shaped by a constant, cooling influence—the gentle breath of the Atlantic in France, the powerful, living fog of the Pacific in California. This maritime presence is the shared language of these two exceptional places, the key to unlocking the true, nuanced potential of the Pinot Noir grape.

This is the story of Deux Mondes—a wine that is the result not of a single person's hand, but of the collaboration between these two extraordinary lands. It is a tribute to the legacy of Old World values, where the winemaker's role is to simply listen to the earth and guide its expression. The wine is a testament to the idea that the greatest wines are not made, but grown. The finished wine holds the bright cherry and earthy notes of Burgundy, but with a hint of the Sonoma Coast's untamed spirit. It is the unadulterated voice of two worlds, speaking as one.

DEUX MONDES Pinot Noir Le Rêveur 2023 Sonoma Coast

Vineyard: Sourced from two distinct, cool-climate sites within the Sonoma Coast appellation. Both vineyards are managed using sustainable farming practices, focusing on low yields to ensure optimal concentration and expression of terroir.

Harvest Notes: The 2023 growing season was marked by a mild, consistent climate, allowing for a long, slow ripening period. This produced fruit with excellent flavor development, balanced acidity, and refined tannins. Grapes were hand-harvested at night to preserve freshness.

Fermentation:

• Method: 100% destemmed, cold-soaked for 5 days. Fermented with native yeasts in open-top fermenters.

• Aging: Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (30% new, 70% neutral).

• Malolactic Fermentation: 100% completed.

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Brilliant ruby red.

• Aromas: Fragrant notes of wild strawberry, Morello cherry, and black tea. Subtle hints of forest floor and a touch of rose petal emerge from the glass.

• Palate: A graceful and elegant entry, with a core of bright red fruit and a savory, earthy undertone. The texture is silky and refined, supported by a backbone of fresh acidity and delicate, fine-grained tannins. The finish is long and persistent, with a lingering minerality.

• Food Pairing: An excellent companion to roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon.

Technical Data:

• Alcohol: 13.8%

• pH: 3.65

• TA: 5.8 g/L

MEMBER PRICE: $78

Coming Winter of 2026 - Expanding Our Terroir

Deux Mondes is excited to announce our new mission: to source and develop wines from the exceptional vineyards of Oregon. We're eager to explore the unique terroir of top AVAs such as the Willamette Valley, with its celebrated sub-appellations like the Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Chehalem Mountains. This expansion allows us to further our commitment to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and other varietals, bringing the beauty and sophistication of Oregon's wine country to Allegria Cellars. Join us in celebrating quality and luxury as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Our commitment has been that to own a bottle of our wine, you would have to enjoy the pilgrimage to California, meet with our team, explore the options, and become part of our family. Deux Mondes is not sold in distribution, restaurants, or retail stores. Our wines are limited in production and availability. The Deux Mondes Wine Club Membership is our way of sharing these small-production wines with our followers.

The Dijon Club is designed to showcase our wine/s and create an offering that gives Club Members just the right amount of wine so they can drink upon arrival and have some to stash away. As a member, you will receive a 6-bottle allocation in the spring and fall each year.

The Clone 777 Club offers the same exceptional wine/s, but you will receive a 12-bottle allocation in the spring and fall each year. 

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