I recently discovered the enchanting wines crafted by Anne-Claire Schott in the Three Lakes region of Switzerland. Situated in Neuchatel, Schott employs Demeter-Certified biodynamic practices on her vineyard. Anne-Claire presents two distinct labels: the first adheres to the traditional styles established by her parents, Peter and Marie-Thérèse; the second, known as Aroma der Landschaft, reflects a more natural winemaking philosophy that she initiated in 2014. Although she has slightly moderated her approach to ensure quality control, her wines still embody a harmonious balance between nature and craftsmanship.
Here are some of her remarkable offerings:
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Anne-Claire Schott Vin Mousseux Brut Nature 2022 (Bielersee, Switzerland): A Pinot Noir that is taut and focused, featuring vibrant citrus notes and a hint of pear. It offers a pure, linear texture and exceptional precision (92/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Chasselas Selection 2024 (Bielersee, Switzerland): This wine, fermented and aged in large old oak on lees, is fine and fresh with a bright finish and persistent crystalline citrus fruit (94/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Chasselas Selection 2022 (Bielersee, Switzerland): It delivers ripe pear and white peach flavors along with a touch of wet stone savoriness, achieving a lovely balance (93/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Chasselas Orange 2024 (Bielersee, Switzerland): Raised in a concrete egg and fermented with skin contact for a week, this wine shows precise saline-laced acidity with hints of white pepper (96/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Chardonnay 2024 (Bielersee, Switzerland): Spending 10 months in barrique (20% new), this wine is powerful and structured, complemented by fine spiciness and good acidity. The complexity shines through (95/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Coplantation 2023 (Bielersee, Switzerland): A unique blend from six grape varieties planted together, it has a complex nose of spice, wax, and honey with structured palate balance (95/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Pinot Gris Orange 2023 (Bielersee, Switzerland): Notably red/copper in color with a complex spicy nose, the textured palate reveals cherry and lime notes with a refined spicy finish (94/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Pinot Noir Réserve 2024 (Bielersee, Switzerland): This wine is elegant and fresh, with black cherry and spice notes, showcasing real finesse (94/100).
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Anne-Claire Schott Mon Vieux Pinot Noir 2023 (Bielersee, Switzerland): Aged in barrique for 12 months (30% new wood), it features concentrated, mineral characteristics with layered red cherry fruit (96/100).
For more on Anne-Claire Schott’s wines, visit her websites: Schott Weine and Aroma der Landschaft.