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 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%