Bux Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, mild washed-rind cheeses like Munster
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the lieu-dit Bux in the commune of Bergholtz, this Pinot Gris is a profound expression of Alsace's complex geological tapestry. The Bux parcel is characterized by its unique soil composition of clay, limestone, and calcareous sandstone, which imparts a striking mineral tension and structural elegance to the wine. Cultivated under strict biodynamic principles by the Dirler-Cadé family, the vines are tended with horse-drawn plows to preserve soil vitality. Historically, the 'Bux' name is linked to the ancient boxwood shrubs that once dotted these sunny slopes. Unlike the heavy, overly sweet styles of Pinot Gris often found in the region, Dirler-Cadé crafts this cuvée with a focus on dry, gastronomic precision, balancing the natural richness and stone-fruit opulence of the grape with a vibrant, saline acidity.
🍾 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 Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%