Riesling Belzbrunnen
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled trout, roasted pork, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The lieu-dit Belzbrunnen, whose name translates to 'beautiful fountain' and carries historical whispers of Belenus, the Celtic god of light, is a highly regarded vineyard site situated at the foot of the Grand Cru Spiegel in Bergholtz. Domaine Dirler-Cadé crafts this dry Riesling from certified biodynamic plots where the vines dig deep into sandy-clay and limestone-rich soils. Utilizing traditional horse-drawn plowing to preserve soil structure and promote biodiversity, the estate coaxes an incredibly pure expression of terroir from the grapes. The resulting wine is renowned for its crystalline precision, weaving together vibrant citrus zest, white floral aromas, and a deep, saline-driven minerality that echoes the ancient geological heritage of Alsace.
🍾 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
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13.5%