Muscat
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
White asparagus with hollandaise sauce, fresh goat cheese, mild herb-infused Asian dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
In Alsace, Muscat has a storied history dating back to at least the 16th century, celebrated for its uniquely dry, intensely aromatic profile that contrasts with the sweet Muscats of the Mediterranean. Domaine Dirler-Cadé crafts their Grand Cru Muscat from prestigious plots like Spiegel and Saering, where the soils—ranging from clay-limestone to sandy-pebble conglomerates—impart a profound mineral structure. Cultivated under strict biodynamic principles and harvested by hand, this wine represents a harmonious marriage of Muscat Ottonel, which brings delicate floral notes, and Muscat à Petits Grains, which provides structure and acidity. The result is a dry, crystalline white wine that captures the pure, energetic essence of the grape, balanced by a vibrant, stony minerality that reflects its Grand Cru heritage.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Muscat Ottonel, Muscat à Petits Grains