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 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 Gris
🍷 ABV
13-14%