Pinot Gris Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, creamy mushroom risotto, washed-rind cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Dirler-Cad s Pinot Gris R serve is a masterful expression of Alsace's complex terroir, crafted with strict adherence to biodynamic principles. Historically, Pinot Gris in Alsace was wrapped in the legend of 'Tokay d'Alsace,' supposedly brought back from Hungary by Baron Lazare de Schwendi after his campaigns in the 16th century. While modern ampelography revealed the grape actually originated in Burgundy, the noble character of the variety remains undisputed. Sourced from the estate's biodynamically farmed plots in Bergholtz, which feature a mosaic of clay, limestone, and sandstone soils, this wine is fermented using indigenous yeasts and aged on its fine lees. Unlike the heavy, overly sweet Pinot Gris styles of the past, Dirler-Cad focuses on tension, purity, and a dry, textured palate that highlights the grape's natural smoky, stone-fruit, and mineral nuances.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Gris
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%