Belzbrunnen Riesling Vendanges Tardives
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage release.
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Foie gras, blue cheese, pear tart
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The Belzbrunnen lieu-dit, whose name translates to 'beautiful spring' and is historically linked to the Celtic sun god Belenus, is situated on a gentle slope in Bergholtz characterized by sandy, marly-limestone soils. In exceptional years, Domaine Dirler-Cadé harvests these Riesling grapes late in the autumn to craft a prestigious Vendanges Tardives. This late-harvest style allows the grapes to concentrate their natural sugars, often enhanced by the complex touch of noble rot, while retaining the striking, crystalline acidity characteristic of the terroir. The resulting wine is a masterclass in balance, offering a rich, honeyed texture offset by a vibrant, mineral-driven spine.
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Established in 1871 by Jean Dirler in the village of Bergholtz, Domaine Dirler-Cadé is a pioneering force in Alsace's biodynamic wine movement. Now run by the fifth generation, Jean-Christophe Dirler and his wife Ludivine Cadé, the estate expanded in 1998 through the union of their family vineyards. The domaine is deeply committed to ecological balance, achieving full biodynamic certification and utilizing traditional horse-drawn plowing to preserve the soils of their prestigious Grand Cru plots, including Kessler, Spiegel, Saering, and Kitterlé. They are highly acclaimed for their precise, terroir-driven white wines, particularly mineral-rich Rieslings, expressive Pinot Gris, and elegant Gewurztraminers.Lineage and respect for the land define their craft, producing wines of exceptional purity and longevity.Address: 13 Rue d'Orschwihr, 68500 Bergholtz, Alsace, France. Website: https://www.dirler-cade.com