Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Pinot Gris Lieu-dit-Schimberg 2020
92/100
RVF
92/100
Vinous
"[...] The nose of the 2020 Pinot Gris Schimberg is subtle and beautifully profiled with lively acidity. It is made from a massal selection of small berries, which explains the concentration of acidity. The finish reveals a lovely roundness of pear, complementing the citrus brightness that is so unusual for Pinot Gris. Magnificent. (Vinous 2023)
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Nose
Delicate notes of smoked tea and vine peach
Mouth
Balanced between tension and volume
Serve
Between 12 et 14°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Serve with baeckaoffa, sweetbreads, grilled fish, sautéed mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Bergholtz's iconic estate for two generations now. The 18 hectares of biodynamic vineyards are the result of the union between Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. Within the range, the beautiful terroirs of Saering, Kitterlé, Kessler, and especially Spiegel have great aging potential, allowing the slight residual sugars to mellow.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
Precise, juicy, rich yet slender and taut, the Schimberg Pinot Gris has beautiful tension and a fairly vibrant finish.
About the estate:
Sensitive and experienced winemakers, Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine are at the helm of this estate founded in 1871, passed down from father to son for five generations and biodynamic since 1998. Regardless of the grape variety, the wines have never been so well-balanced, dense and mature: an impressive range of great dry white wines culminates in the magnificent expressions of the Spiegel, Saering, Kessler and Kitterlé grands crus, which are a must-try and are now named after the four elements (fire, air, earth and water). This estate offers a remarkable welcome and many wines are available in older vintages. The exceptional quality of the entire range in recent vintages has earned it a third star this year.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Schimberg is a site named after the term "scintillant" (sparkling) or "schimmern" in German, because it captures the last rays of evening light. It contains volcanic elements of grauwacke (graywacke) and clay. The nose of the 2020 Pinot Gris Schimberg is subtle and beautifully profiled with lively acidity. It is made from a mass selection of small berries, hence the concentration of acidity. The finish reveals a lovely roundness of pear, complementing the citrus brightness that is so unusual for Pinot Gris. Magnificent (dry).
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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