Pinot Noir Clos du Mormont 2023 Steve Bettschen

Pinot Noir Clos du Mormont 2023 from Steve Bettschen is a confidential Swiss cuvée from the Coteaux de l'Orbe, made by a vigneron known for his artisanal, demanding approach and deep respect for terroir. Working the Swiss Jura hillsides, he crafts wines of character, precision, and honesty, where the expression of place takes precedence over unnecessary intervention.

Clos du Mormont is an emblematic terroir, built on limestone and marl-limestone soils rich in fossils, bringing freshness, finesse, and natural tension to the Pinot Noir. This clos has a strong identity and a microclimate that favours balanced ripeness. The 2023 vintage offers a particularly pure expression of the variety, combining brightness of fruit with structural precision.

Vinification is handled with care, favouring gentle extractions and measured ageing to preserve aromatic delicacy and the readability of terroir. The nose opens onto elegant aromas of cherry, raspberry, and small red fruits, accompanied by floral notes and a subtle hint of spice. The palate is fine, juicy, and balanced, carried by silky tannins, lovely freshness, and a mineral thread that stretches the wine with elegance. The finish is precise, persistent, and delicately saline.

This Pinot Noir Clos du Mormont 2023 pairs beautifully with white meats, roasted poultry, vegetarian dishes, or aged cheeses. It can be enjoyed now, lightly chilled, or cellared for a few years to gain complexity.

A refined Swiss Pinot Noir that perfectly illustrates Steve Bettschen's skill and the remarkable potential of Clos du Mormont.