Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2023
96/100
RVF
93/100
Vinous
“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
2030
Drink before
2036
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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
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:
An admirable trilogy of Grand Cru Rieslings from 2023, already perfectly expressive: [...] Spiegel, more vibrant and immediately distinguished
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 ripeness 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 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The 2023 Riesling Spiegel Grand Cru was harvested from a vineyard plot known as Stein, on sandstone soil mixed with marl and quartz pebbles. This vintage was made exclusively from 45-year-old vines grown on this plot. The fragrant nose offers aromas of crisp red apple and crushed citrus leaves. The palate is lively and very light. It is less concentrated than usual, but imbued with immense charm and great purity. The finish is dry and very precise. (Very dry)
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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