Domaine Dirler-Cadé Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Kessler Élément Feu 2020
95/100
RVF
94/100
Vinous
"With restraint and subtlety, the Kessler Riesling produces 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. (RVF Guide 2023)
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Nose
A subtle blend of dried herbs and stone
Mouth
Highly aromatic of yellow and lime lemons, with a citrus peel finish.
Serve
Between 13 et 15°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with pike-perch, toasted almond butter, zucchini mousseline...
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) 95/100
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:
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 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) 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
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
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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