Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, trout amandine, triple-cream cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Dirler-Cadé’s Crémant d'Alsace Brut is a sparkling testament to the estate's mastery of biodynamic viticulture and the traditional method. While Alsace is world-renowned for its still whites, the region's sparkling heritage dates back to the late 19th century, culminating in the creation of the Crémant d'Alsace AOC in 1976. Dirler-Cadé crafts this Brut with the same meticulous care as their Grand Cru still wines. The grapes are hand-harvested from biodynamically farmed vineyards in and around Bergholtz, where the soils—rich in sandstone, limestone, and clay—impart a distinct mineral core. Following a gentle pressing, the wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its fine lees. This patient maturation coaxes out delicate autolytic notes of toasted brioche and fresh almonds, beautifully balancing the vibrant orchard fruit and crisp, refreshing acidity that defines the estate's signature style.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1871 in the southern Alsatian village of Bergholtz, Domaine Dirler-Cadé represents the union of two historic winegrowing families, merged in 2000 following the marriage of Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, the estate converted its vineyards to biodynamics in 1998 to respect natural biodiversity and preserve soil vitality. Their prime vineyard holdings encompass historic Grands Crus—including Kessler, Kitterlé, Saering, and Spiegel—alongside distinct lieux-dits such as Belzbrunnen and Schimberg. Dirler-Cadé is globally renowned for its bone-dry, terroir-driven Rieslings, vibrant Pinot Gris, aromatic Gewurztraminers, and finely textured Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling