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 by Jean Dirler in the southern Alsatian village of Bergholtz, Domaine Dirler-Cadé took its modern form in 2000 following the marriage of fifth-generation vigneron Jean Dirler to Ludivine Cadé. Pioneers of ecological viticulture in the region, the family began converting to biodynamics in 1998 under the guidance of François Bouchet, attaining full Biodyvin and Demeter certification across their 18 hectares of vines. The estate's holdings are distinguished by prime parcels in four Grand Crus—Kessler, Kitterlé, Saering, and Spiegel—alongside celebrated lieux-dits such as Belzbrunnen, Bux, and Bollenberg. Here, steep slopes composed of Buntsandstein pink sandstone, volcanic conglomerates, and marl-limestone are worked by hand and horse-plowed. In the cellar, low-intervention vinification emphasizes gentle pressing, native yeast fermentations, and unhurried aging on fine lees in traditional neutral foudres and stainless steel. The resulting dry Rieslings, aromatic Pinot Gris, structured Gewurztraminers, and precision Crémants deliver intense mineral clarity, textural poise, and profound ageability.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling