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Domaine Dirler-Cadé

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Domaine Dirler-Cadé
Domaine Dirler-Cadé is located in the small village of Bergholtz, southeast of Guebwiller. Jean Dirler, heir to a long line of winegrowers dating back to 1871, and his partner Ludivine Cadé cultivate 18 hectares of vines, 42% of which are classified as AOC Alsace Grand Cru Saering, Spiegel, Kessler or Kitterlé.

Since 1998, Domaine Dirler-Cadé has turned to biodynamic viticulture, today crowned by Biodyvin certification, for greater respect of the environment and soils, and even higher quality AOC Alsace wines. The philosophy of Domaine Dirler-Cadé follows naturally from this: "The aim of the biodynamic winegrower, through his specific cultivation of the vines, is to produce a high-quality wine with its own characteristics stemming from the unique elements that form the terroir of each estate. The wine will be the expression of this, because in this way the qualities and particularities of the terroir will be respected." That says it all!
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Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Riesling Riesling Lieu-dit-Belzbrunnen blanc 2019

92/100 RVF

riesling
freshness
oysters and seafood

"A Riesling under tension

"The Belzbrunnen Riesling has a pronounced clay structure, and its ripe, sharp profile complements the Belzbrunnen Riesling, giving it a strong character". (Le Guide RVF 2022). On the palate, lemony, citrus notes are supported by a great minerality.

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Kitterlé Grand Cru Élément Terre 2020

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4/5 (4 reviews)

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95/100 Bettane & Desseauve

riesling
floral
beautiful finish
fish
grand cru

"Expression of Riesling and richness of terroir".

"The complex, vibrant nose of wild herbs and flowers draws you into this extremely compact and precise dry Riesling that cleverly underestimates its power and concentration. It's still very young and will reveal itself even better after a few years in bottle, but there's no doubt that this wine is already very upright and structured. Extremely long and complete finish. Drink now, but preferably from 2025 onwards". (James Suckling 2022)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2021

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4.7/5 (3 reviews)

97/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

riesling
citrus
voltage
fish

"A vibrant Riesling!"

"More suave and fresh on the attack in the Spiegel, which quickly unfurls a throbbing burst of fruit and a radiant persistence that never leaves you. Vibrant, intense, this is a stunning wine". (Le Guide RVF 2024)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Gewurztraminer Kitterlé Grand Cru Élément Terre 2019

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5/5 (1 review)

95/100 James Suckling

gewurztraminer
complex
density
desserts

"Very rich and succulent with an enveloping creaminess, but only a touch of sweetness and almost no perceptible bitterness, this is a remarkable gewurz that is surprisingly easy to drink, thanks to the silky texture and excellent balance of the very long finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink it or cellar it. (James Suckling 2022)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Pinot Gris Lieu-dit-Schimberg 2020

92/100 RVF

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92/100 Vinous

voltage
fish
pan-fried chanterelles

"[...] The nose of Pinot Gris Schimberg 2020 is subtle and nicely profiled with lively acidity. It comes from a massal selection of small berries, hence the concentration of acidity. On the finish, there's a lovely roundness of pear that adds to the lemony brightness so unusual for Pinot Gris. Magnificent. (Vinous 2023)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Kessler Élément Feu 2020

95/100 RVF

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94/100 Vinous

expressive
fish
grand cru

"With restraint and subtlety, the Kessler Riesling produces a singular music, combining the breadth of clays with the vibrant, saline grain of sandstones. Already highly expressive, it is capable of defying time. (RVF Guide 2023)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé Crémant d'Alsace Brut Nature 2019

91/100 RVF

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90/100 Vinous

apples
fine bubbles
aperitif

"This 2019 Crémant Brut Nature spent 2.5 years on lees and is fragrant with fresh, ripe apples, white currants and a lovely bright aroma of fresh fruit. The mousse is lively and there's a lovely texture, a little tangy, with wonderful balance in this bone-dry sparkler. A lively, sophisticated aperitif with a lovely apple finish. I'm often skeptical of Pinot Gris as a sparkling wine base, but here it shines." (Vinous 2023)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Muscat Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2020

92/100 Vinous

creamy
voltage
grand cru

"The Muscat Spiegel Grand Cru 2020 comes from slightly richer marl and sandstone soils. The nose is a creamy wonder. It's emollient and concentrated, but also very fresh and wonderfully taut, resonant, beautifully balanced and endowed with a magnificent lemony finish." (Vinous 2023)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling 2021

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3/5 (1 review)

92/100 RVF

riesling
finesse
oysters and seafood

"Pure and subtle

"Beautiful bitterness that brings length and flesh to this well-constituted Riesling". (RVF July-August 2023, n°672)

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2017

95/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

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92/100 James Suckling

riesling
gourmet
dense
deep

"Finely exotic on the nose, Saering is bursting with energy and offers greedy chewiness and dry extract: its density and depth excite us." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF). A pure, subtle Riesling.

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Gewurztraminer Kitterlé Grand Cru 2016

93/100 Vinous

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16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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16/20 RVF

gewurztraminer
density
exotic fruits

Gewurztraminer Kitterlé Grand Cru has a nose with notes of rose, sweet spices and tropical fruit. Complex, the palate is silky and rich, with aromas of exotic fruits. Try it with a blue cheese platter... Excellent!

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Muscat Saering Grand Cru 2017

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5/5 (2 reviews)

94/100 Vinous

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16/20 RVF

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91/100 James Suckling

muscat
delicious
white fruit

"On the Saering, Muscat plays a score of finesse, with well-defined, crisp fruit and an ample finish". (Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 - RVF). Juicy and fruity, this is a delicious cuvée!

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Kessler Grand Cru 2016

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

17/20 RVF

riesling
grand cru

"Smokiness, persistence and strength. Mouth with tannic impression, broader." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019) Surprising empyreumatic and citrus notes, to savor!

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Saering VT 2015 (liquoreux)

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5/5 (1 review)

16,5/20 RVF

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93+/100 Robert Parker

riesling
liquoreux

"The nose is delicately floral, with notes of hawthorn and yellow fruit. On the palate, the ripeness of the grape and candied citrus fruit are evident. A balanced, complex wine with good length." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF) A pure, subtle Riesling.

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Saering Cuvée Cécile 2015 (moelleux)

15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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92+/100 Robert Parker

riesling
great care
grand cru

"Harvested on September 29 (eight days after the Kitterlé), the 2015 Riesling Grand Cru Saering Cuvée Cécile is clear and pure, yet rich and intense on the nose, with flinty/stony flavors. [...] The wine is terrifically young, yet extremely concentrated and elegant, displaying very spicy acidity with grip and grapefruit flavors on the finish. I wouldn't serve it any sooner than ten years from now." (Wine Advocate 2017) A pure, subtle Riesling.