Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2021
97/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
“A vibrant Riesling!”
“The Spiegel offers a smoother, fresher attack, quickly revealing a piercing fruitiness and a radiant finish that lingers endlessly. Vibrant and intense, it is a stunning wine.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
A pale yellow color with greenish undertones
Nose
With hints of herbal tea
Palate
Complex with bright notes of lemon, quince, and kumquat
Serve
At 13-15°C
High point
2028
Drink before
2034
Guard
10 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with river fish in a lemon-butter sauce, oysters, and an avocado-citrus emulsion...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
An iconic estate in Bergholtz for two generations now. The 18 hectares of biodynamic vineyards are the result of the partnership between Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. Within the range, the fine terroirs of Saering, Kitterlé, Kessler, and especially Spiegel offer great aging potential, allowing the slight residual sugars to integrate fully.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2024 guide) 97/100 Favorite
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 Spiegel has a smoother, fresher attack, quickly revealing a piercing fruitiness and a radiant finish that lingers endlessly. Vibrant and intense, it is a stunning wine.
About the estate:
Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine, sensitive and seasoned winemakers, expertly 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 density, and maturity have never been more accomplished: 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 recent vintages has earned it a third star this year.
Vinous
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 11 reviews
Review by Mr. FABIEN D. Posted on June 5, 2025
What energy!
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on April 14, 2025
Enjoy it on its own for its captivatingly powerful aroma and incredibly long finish
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Review by Mr. PATRICK D. Posted on January 16, 2026
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Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL C. Published on September 16, 2025
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE E. Posted on July 23, 2024
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Review by Mr. SAMUEL C. Posted on June 5, 2024
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