Riesling Brut Nature
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to preserve its crisp, energetic effervescence, though it can develop intriguing secondary notes of toasted brioche and petrol over 5 to 8 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon, vegetable tempura
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Domaine Dirler-Cad 's Riesling Brut Nature is a sparkling masterpiece crafted in the traditional method, showcasing the electric vitality of Alsace's noble grape without any added sugar to mask its terroir. Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards in Bergholtz, the grapes are gently pressed and undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by extensive lees aging. The 'Brut Nature' designation highlights the estate's commitment to purity, resulting in a bone-dry sparkling wine where the searing acidity and deep, sandstone-driven minerality of Riesling are laid beautifully bare. It is a vibrant expression of Alsatian sparkling tradition, echoing the family's centuries-old devotion to their land.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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