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Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Kessler Heisse Wanne 2015

Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Riesling Grand Cru Kessler Heisse Wanne 2015

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4.2/5 (4 customers)

97/100

Robert Parker

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

17/20

RVF

“Surprising when compared to the other Kessler Riesling: they have nothing in common—or very little! Pure aromas of fresh lemon, a lively and taut palate, and lovely minerality; it tastes drier than the other Kessler, and we’re delighted by it! A sleek and lingering finish. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2018)

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Estate

Domaine Dirler-Cadé

Vintage

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler Cuvée Heisse Wanne

Vintage

2015

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling, vignes de 56 ans

Regions

In the heart of the Kessler Grand Cru, on the parcel registered as “Heisse Wanne” (meaning “hot basin” in French), the soil consists of Buntsandstein Vosges sandstone, giving rise to sandy-sandstone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster pressing for 8 hours, followed by fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

Aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks for 9 to 12 months until bottling

Alcohol content

14%

Residual sugars

5 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, crystalline yellow color

Nose

Aromas of umbelliferous flowers, dried herbs, and ripe exotic fruits

Palate

Rich yet lively and well-balanced, with a finish featuring elegant citrus bitterness

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2030+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled young partridge stuffed with foie gras and served with fresh grapes, roasted Breton lobster, or scallops in a herb cream sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)

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

About the wine:

It’s surprising when you compare it to the other Kessler Riesling: they have nothing—or very little—in common! With its pure aromas of fresh lemon, a lively and taut palate, and lovely minerality, it tastes drier than the other Kessler—and we’re delighted! The finish is sleek and lingering.

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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2017 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary 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 (2018 guide) 17/20 (Great 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 wine:

The Riesling from the Kessler Grand Cru, a full-bodied wine, features notes of herbal tea and grapefruit peel. But it’s fantastic from the Heisse Wanne parcel (meaning “hot basin”): a complex, elegant wine with lovely bitter notes on the finish and great aging potential.

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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