Heisse Wanne Sylvaner
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
tarte flambee, grilled freshwater fish, roasted pork loin
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Nestled in the warm, sheltered microclimate of the 'Heisse Wanne' (literally 'hot tub') lieu-dit, this Sylvaner showcases the remarkable potential of a grape variety historically sidelined in Alsace. Domaine Dirler-Cadé, a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, treats this parcel with the utmost reverence. The vineyard's south-facing, amphitheater-like slope traps heat, while its clay-limestone soils impart a profound mineral structure and vibrant acidity to the wine. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in traditional large oak foudres, this Sylvaner breaks the mold of simple, everyday whites, offering a textured, complex, and terroir-driven expression that honors the ancient winemaking heritage of the region.
🍾 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