Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted pork loin, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared foie gras
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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.
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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