Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2021
97/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A vibrant Riesling!"
"A sweeter, fresher character on the attack in the Spiegel, which quickly unfolds a piercing fruitiness and a radiant persistence that lingers on and on. Vibrant and intense, this is a stunning wine." (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with a greenish tint
Nose
On notes of herbal infusions
Mouth
Complex with bright notes of lemon, quince, and kumquat
Serve
At 13-15°C
Apogee
2028
Drink before
2034
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with river fish in a white butter and lemon sauce, oysters, an avocado and citrus emulsion...
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 rating (2024 guide) 97/100 Favorite
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:
The Spiegel has a smoother, fresher character on the palate, quickly revealing a piercing fruitiness and a radiant persistence that lingers on and on. Vibrant and intense, this is a stunning wine.
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
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
out of 10 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. FABIEN D. Published on 06/05/2025
What energy!
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Note and opinion by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on 04/14/2025
To be enjoyed on its own for its captivating aromatic power and incredible length.
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