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 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 Noir
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%