Tokay Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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foie gras, roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto
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Historically known as 'Tokay Pinot Gris' before international trade agreements restricted the name to Hungarian Tokaji, this wine represents a legendary chapter in Alsace's winemaking history. According to local folklore, the grape was brought to Alsace in the 16th century by Baron Lazare de Schwendi after his campaigns in Hungary. While ampelographers later proved the grape was actually Pinot Gris rather than the Hungarian Furmint, the name 'Tokay' persisted for centuries as a symbol of richness and prestige. Domaine Dirler-Cadé crafts this Grand Cru expression using strict biodynamic methods, capturing the profound depth of their volcanic, sandstone, and limestone-rich terroirs. The resulting wine is celebrated for its opulent texture, balanced acidity, and complex smoky, honeyed, and orchard-fruit aromas.
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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