Schwarzberg Tokay Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release, though top vintages can cellar gracefully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork loin with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, Munster cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Schwarzberg lieu-dit in the communal area of Bergholtz, this wine reflects a unique terroir of clay-limestone and sandstone soils. The name 'Tokay Pinot Gris' carries historical significance, recalling the centuries-old Alsatian tradition of referring to Pinot Gris as 'Tokay'—a name legally retired in 2007 to protect Hungary's Tokaji appellation. According to local legend, vines were brought to Alsace from Hungary in the 16th century by Baron Lazare de Schwendi, though modern ampelography proved the grape is actually of French origin. Domaine Dirler-Cad e crafts this wine using biodynamic viticulture, capturing the inherent richness, subtle smokiness, and deep mineral core characteristic of the Schwarzberg slope. The slow, natural fermentation and aging on fine lees yield a textured, complex white wine of great purity.
🍾 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
Pinot Gris