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Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Kessler 2012
Domaine Dirler-Cadé - 2012 Riesling Grand Cru Kessler

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Kessler 2012

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

16/20

RVF

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16/20

Gault & Millau

89/100

Robert Parker

“The richest wine in the series; the vintage’s acidity provides balance, but it will need a little time for its minerality to come back into focus. A lovely, briny finish.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines)

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Estate

Domaine Dirler-Cadé

Vintage

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler

Vintage

2012

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

sandy-clay-sandstone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

fermentation in large oak barrels

Livestock Farming

9 to 12 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

6 g/l

Organic

Yes

Eye

bright, crystal-clear yellow color

Nose

subtle aromas combining floral (acacia), fruity (pineapple, Williams pear), and mineral notes

Palate

creamy and well-balanced

Serve

at 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with blue lobster in sauce, a gilthead sea bream...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

The richest wine in the series; the vintage’s acidity provides balance, but it will need a little time before its minerality comes back into focus. A lovely, briny finish.

About the estate:

An iconic Bergholtz estate for two generations now. The 18 hectares cultivated using biodynamic methods are the result of the partnership between Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. Within the lineup, the fine terroirs of Saering, Kitterlé, Kessler, and especially Spiegel offer great aging potential, allowing the slight residual sugars to integrate fully.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

A distinctly lemony aromatic profile that hints at apple blossoms, while remaining very subtle. The refined character is evident on the palate—salty and sharp—masking the fruit for now; this bottle should be cellared for 1 or 2 years before serving it with a matelote.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the estate:

Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine, sensitive and seasoned winemakers, skillfully steer this estate founded in 1871, which has been passed down from father to son for five generations and has been cultivated biodynamically since 1998. Regardless of the grape variety, the precision of the wines, their body, and their ripeness have never been more refined: an impressive range of great dry white wines culminates in the magnificent expressions of the Spiegel, Saering, Kessler, and Kitterlé grands crus—which are an absolute must-try—and which are now named after the four elements (fire, air, earth, water). This estate offers a remarkable welcome, and many wines are available in older vintages. The exceptional quality of the entire range in the most recent vintages has earned it its third star this year.
Vinous

Vinous

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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