Bux Gewurztraminer
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Typically best enjoyed from 3 to 10 years after the vintage, though outstanding years can continue to evolve beautifully for up to 15 years.
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Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, classic Munster cheese, roasted duck
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The 'Bux' lieu-dit, situated in the communal territory of Bergholtz, derives its name from the wild boxwood (buis) that thrives in its warm, limestone-rich soils. Domaine Dirler-Cadé cultivates this exceptional parcel using strict biodynamic methods, including horse-drawn plowing to preserve the soil's delicate structure. The marno-calcaire (clay-limestone) terroir of Bux imparts a distinctively elegant and structured profile to the Gewurztraminer grape. Unlike heavier, cloying expressions of the variety, Dirler-Cadé's Bux Gewurztraminer is celebrated for its remarkable purity, weaving classic exotic aromatics of lychee, rose petal, and ginger with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity and a dry, precise finish that reflects the estate's commitment to terroir-driven winemaking.
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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