Pinot Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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quiche Lorraine, roasted chicken, mild soft cheeses
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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.
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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