Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Pinot Gris Lieu-dit-Schimberg 2020
92/100
RVF
92/100
Vinous
"[...] The nose of Pinot Gris Schimberg 2020 is subtle and nicely profiled with lively acidity. It comes from a massal selection of small berries, hence the concentration of acidity. On the finish, there's a lovely roundness of pear that adds to the lemony brightness so unusual for Pinot Gris. Magnificent. (Vinous 2023)
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Nose
Delicate notes of smoked tea and vine peach
Mouth
Balanced tension and volume
Serve
Between 12 et 14°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies baeckaoffa, sweetbreads, grilled fish, pan-fried mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
About the wine:
Precise, juicy, luscious yet slender and taut, Schimberg pinot gris is endowed with great tension, and quite dazzling on the finish.
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 wines' precision, 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 are a must-discover and are now named after the four elements (fire, air, earth, water). This house offers an outstanding welcome, and many wines are available in older vintages. The exceptional quality of the entire range in recent vintages has earned the house its third star this year.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
Schimberg is a site named after the word "scintillant", or "schimmern" in German, because it captures the last light of evening. It contains volcanic elements of graywacke and clay. The nose of Pinot Gris Schimberg 2020 is subtle and nicely profiled, with lively acidity. It comes from a massal selection with small berries, hence the concentration of acidity. On the finish, there's a lovely roundness of pear that adds to the lemony brightness so unusual for Pinot Gris. Magnifique (dry)
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended