Edelzwicker Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Tarte flambée, onion tart, light seafood dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
The term 'Edelzwicker' translates to 'noble blend,' a historical designation in Alsace dating back to the 17th century when noble grape varieties were legally distinguished from more common ones. Domaine Dirler-Cadé honors this regional heritage with their Edelzwicker Réserve, a beautifully crafted white blend sourced from their biodynamically farmed estate vineyards in Bergholtz. Unlike mass-produced blends of the region, this Réserve cuvée is treated with the same meticulous care as their single-vineyard wines. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in neutral vessels to preserve the pure, bright fruit character, it captures the diverse tapestry of Alsatian terroir in a single glass, offering a harmonious balance of floral aromatics, crisp acidity, and subtle mineral depth.
🍾 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.