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 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
Riesling
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13.5%