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

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

An emblematic Bergholtz estate for two generations now. The 18 hectares of biodynamic vineyards are the result of the union of Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. In the range, the fine terroirs of Saering, Kitterlé, Kessler and especially Spiegel have great ageing potential, allowing the slight residual sugars to melt away.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

With restraint and subtlety, Kessler Riesling plays a singular music, combining the breadth of clays with the vibrant, saline grain of sandstones. Already highly expressive, it is capable of defying the test of time.

About the domain :

Sensitive and experienced winemakers, Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine are at the helm of this estate, founded in 1871, handed down from father to son for five generations, and biodynamic since 1998. Whatever the grape variety, the precision of the wines, their density and maturity have never been better: an impressive range of great dry white wines culminates in the magnificent expressions of the Spiegel, Saering, Kessler and Kitterlé grands crus, which must be discovered, and which are now named after the four elements (fire, air, earth, water). This too discreet house offers a remarkable welcome, and many wines are available in older vintages.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Ludivine Hell-Cadé and Jean Dirler have not only married, they've married their respective parcels of Kessler Grand Cru. From this protected site, the Riesling Kessler Grand Cru 2020 has a subtle nose of stone and dried herbs. There's a lovely flavor and a beautifully nuanced leveling of lemon and lime notions, quite appetizing. The finish is a concert of ripe, tart citrus peel. Charming, long-lasting, highly aromatic and bone-dry (Sec à l'os).

James Suckling