Neighboring the Spielmann but planted entirely with Swiss clones 20+ years ago, the 2020 Malanser Pinot Noir Michel is a bright to medium ruby-colored Pinot with a dense, darker toned and spicy yet aromatic bouquet of ripe cherry and currant aromas intermingled with notes of Swiss nougat, crushed slate and dried herbs. Round, refined and very elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied, juicy and savory, quite charming Pinot with silky tannins, very fine terroir acidity and a powerful and sustainably structured finish. Due to the more clayey soils of the Michel Vineyard, this Pinot has more power, density, structure and length compared to the Spielmann. 13.4% stated alcohol. 93 /100 (02.2023) - Wine Advocate