Pinot Gris Schwarzberg
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, semi-hard cheeses like Comté
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the lieu-dit of Schwarzberg—the 'Black Mountain'—in the communal area of Bergholtz, this Pinot Gris is a striking testament to Domaine Dirler-Cadé's mastery of biodynamic viticulture. The Schwarzberg vineyard is defined by its unique terroir of clay-limestone soils mixed with sandstone, which imparts a profound structural depth and a vibrant vein of minerality to the wine. Under the meticulous care of the Dirler-Cadé family, who employ traditional horse-drawn plowing to preserve the delicate soil ecosystem, the Pinot Gris grapes achieve an optimal balance of rich, honeyed opulence and precise, refreshing acidity. This cuvée beautifully captures the historic soul of Alsace, where the warmth of the clay soils meets the cool mountain breezes, resulting in a white wine of remarkable purity, texture, and aromatic complexity.
🍾 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
13-14%