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 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.