Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2021
97/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
"A vibrant Riesling!"
“The Spiegel has a smoother, fresher character on the palate, quickly revealing a lingering, vibrant fruitiness and a radiant finish that seems to go on forever. Vibrant and intense, it is a stunning wine.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with greenish hues
Nose
With hints of herbal teas
Palate
Complex, with bright notes of lemon, quince, and kumquat
Serve
At 13-15°C
Apogee
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 that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (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 lingering, vibrant fruitiness and a radiant finish that seems to go on forever. Vibrant and intense, it is a stunning wine.
About the estate:
Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine, sensitive and seasoned winemakers, expertly manage 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, depth, and ripeness of the wines 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 hospitality experience, and many wines are available in older vintages. The exceptional quality of the entire range in recent vintages has earned it its third star this year.
Vinous
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
4.4/5
based on 12 reviews
Review by Mr. FABIEN D. Published on June 5, 2025
What energy!
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on April 14, 2025
Best enjoyed on its own for its utterly captivating aromatic intensity and incredibly long finish
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE E. Posted on July 23, 2024
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