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 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 Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc