Domaine Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Spiegel Élément Air 2023
96/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
95/100
Vinous
“'A more robust and full-bodied Spiegel, a fiery wine with such a long finish.' (RVF)”
"The 2023 Spiegel Grand Cru Gewurztraminer was made exclusively from non-botrytized fruit. A hint of navel orange peel is accompanied by a note of honeysuckle, yet the wine remains supple overall. On the palate, it evokes juicy, ripe mirabelle plums with a lovely hint of orange peel. It is a rich yet restrained Gewurztraminer, with plenty of liveliness and balance.” (Vinous 2025)
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Nose
Fresh fruit from the orchard
Mouth
Round, clean, long, vibrant, with harmonious acidity; a crisp, tactile finish of ginger and fresh orchard fruits; beautifully balanced
Serve
Between 12 et 14°C
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with foie gras, fruit salad, or a blue cheese platter
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Bergholtz's iconic estate for two generations now. The 18 hectares of biodynamic vineyards are the result of the union between Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. Within the range, the beautiful terroirs of Saering, Kitterlé, Kessler, and especially Spiegel have great aging potential, allowing the slight residual sugars to mellow.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2026 guide) 96/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
In Gewürztraminers, we find the precision of expression characteristic of grand cru wines, [...] Spiegel is more vigorous and full-bodied, a fiery wine with such a long finish.
About the estate:
Sensitive and experienced winemakers, Jean Dirler and his wife Ludivine are at the helm of this estate founded in 1871, passed down from father to son for five generations and biodynamic since 1998. Regardless of the grape variety, the wines have never been so well-balanced, dense and mature: 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-try and are now named after the four elements (fire, air, earth and 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) 95/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The 2023 Spiegel Grand Cru Gewürztraminer was made exclusively from non-botrytized grapes. A hint of navel orange peel is accompanied by a note of honeysuckle, yet the wine remains supple overall. The palate evokes juicy, ripe mirabelle plums with a lovely hint of orange peel. This is a rich yet restrained Gewurztraminer, with plenty of liveliness and balance. The 55.8 g/L of residual sugar underscores the 2023’s peachy liveliness. (Sweet)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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