Pinot Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
quiche Lorraine, roasted chicken, mild soft cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Dirler-Cadé's Pinot Vieilles Vignes is a beautiful testament to the Alsatian tradition of blending Pinot varieties to capture a complete picture of terroir. Sourced from old vines rooted in the diverse clay-limestone and sandstone soils of Bergholtz and Orschwihr, this wine benefits from the estate's pioneering biodynamic practices. The deep root systems of these ancient vines draw rich mineral complexity from the earth, resulting in a white wine that balances a generous, textured mouthfeel with a vibrant, clean acidity. Historically, Alsatian 'Pinot' was cherished as a versatile, everyday table companion, but through Dirler-Cadé's meticulous, low-intervention craftsmanship, it is elevated into a refined, terroir-driven masterpiece of purity and elegance.
🍾 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 Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc