Gewurztraminer
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with exceptional vintages cellaring well beyond two decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Munster cheese, spicy Thai curry, foie gras
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Domaine Dirler-Cadé's Grand Cru Gewurztraminer represents the pinnacle of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, sourced from legendary Grand Cru sites such as Spiegel and Kessler. The Dirler family was among the very first in Alsace to embrace biodynamics, utilizing horse-drawn plowing to preserve the delicate soil structure of these steep slopes. Gewurztraminer, a mutation of the ancient Traminer grape, thrives in these terroirs, where the combination of sandstone, limestone, and clay coaxes out an incredibly complex aromatic profile. Unlike heavy, overly sweet commercial examples, Dirler-Cadé's Grand Cru expressions are celebrated for their precision, vibrant acidity, and deep mineral backbone, capturing the true, untamed spirit of the Alsace hillsides.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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