Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted sea bass with lemon-herb butter, classic Alsatian choucroute garnie
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Dirler-Cadé's Grand Cru Rieslings represent the pinnacle of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, sourced from the legendary slopes of Saering, Kessler, Spiegel, and Kitterlé. These historic vineyards, with records dating back to the 13th century, feature a complex mosaic of sandstone, limestone, and clay soils. Cultivated using horse-drawn plowing and strict biodynamic preparations, the vines yield fruit of extraordinary concentration. The winemaking is minimalist, utilizing indigenous yeasts and slow fermentations in neutral oak foudres to preserve the crystalline purity of the terroir. The resulting wines are celebrated for their intense, laser-like acidity, profound mineral depth, and a structural tension that allows them to evolve beautifully over decades.
🍾 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%