Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted pork loin, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Grand Cru slopes of Alsace, Domaine Dirler-Cadé's Pinot Gris represents a masterclass in biodynamic viticulture and terroir expression. Historically referred to in Alsace folklore as 'Tokay,' a name legend says was brought to the region from Hungary by Baron Lazare de Schwendi in the 16th century, Pinot Gris finds an exceptional home in the estate's Grand Cru plots such as Kessler and Spiegel. Under the meticulous care of the Dirler family, these vines are cultivated using horse-drawn plows and biodynamic preparations to encourage deep root penetration into the complex sandstone and clay soils. The resulting wine is a far cry from simple, sweet styles; Dirler-Cadé crafts a dry, deeply structured, and mineral-driven Pinot Gris. It showcases a rich, textured palate balanced by vibrant acidity, capturing the pure, crystalline essence of the volcanic and sandstone terroirs of Bergholtz.
🍾 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%