Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled salmon, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
While Alsace is globally renowned for its aromatic white wines, its historical relationship with Pinot Noir runs deep, dating back to the Middle Ages when red grapes occupied a significant portion of the region's vineyards. Domaine Dirler-Cadé honors this ancient heritage with their Pinot Noir, crafted from biodynamically farmed plots in and around the village of Bergholtz. The estate's commitment to horse-drawn plowing and ecological harmony allows the vines to tap deep into the clay-limestone soils, yielding a red wine of remarkable purity and grace. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir showcases the cooler-climate elegance of Alsace, balancing bright red berry fruit with a subtle, stony minerality and a delicate touch of rustic charm.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%