Dirler-Cadé - Alsace Grand Cru - Spiegel - Élément air - White - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 white Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel Riesling Élément Air is a breathtaking wine with remarkable length. Grown in the southern part of the region on Vosges sandstone soils, this crystalline Riesling showcases pure, focused notes of citrus and green apple, captured at an exquisite level of ripeness. It is vibrant, deep, and full of energy, with striking precision. The wine's long, lean profile is complemented by a hint of salinity on the finish and a beautiful, tense structure. Perfectly suited to fish tartare or shellfish. Rated 94/100 by RVF.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested on a sandy-marl terroir. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 10 months on lees.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Splendid aromas of citrus fruit and granny smith apples, underlined by a touch of crystalline minerality.

Palate:

This wine has a pure mineral profile, a fine balance between tonicity and vibrancy, and a subtly saline finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Salmon tartar with lime zest, assorted seafood, oysters, sea urchins and scallops.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Recognized with 3 stars by the Revue du Vin de France, Domaine Dirler-Cadé has truly established itself as a master of Alsace. Since 1998, Ludivine and Jean Dirler have nurtured their biodynamic vineyard with dedication and passion, creating outstanding cuvées. Regardless of the grape variety, the precision of their wines is evident: an impressive range of exceptional dry whites, culminating in the magnificent grand cru expressions of Spiegel, Saering, Kessler, and Kitterlé.