Dirler-Cadé : Gewurztraminer Grand cru "Kitterlé" Élément Terre Moelleux 2019
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after May 22, 2026
Description
Characteristics and tasting advice for the Gewurztraminer Grand Cru "Kitterlé" Élément Terre Moelleux 2019 from Dirler-Cadé
Tasting
Appearance
The wine reveals an intense golden color, highlighted by brilliant amber reflections.
Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with exuberant notes of exotic fruits, lychee and mango, enhanced by delicate hints of rose petals and sweet spices.
Palate
The attack is smooth and generous, revealing a velvety texture. The perfectly controlled sweetness is balanced by a refreshing mineral tension, leading to a long and fragrant finish.
Wine pairings
This sweet wine pairs beautifully with seared foie gras, blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort, or exotic fruit desserts.
Service
For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 50 and 54°F.
The aromatic expression and richness of a great Alsace white wine
The estate
Founded in 1871 by Jean Dirler in Bergholtz, the Domaine Dirler-Cadé is now one of the benchmarks of Alsace wine. The estate took its current name in 2000 when Jean Dirler, fifth generation, married Ludivine Cadé, bringing the Hell-Cadé family vines and expanding the estate to 18 hectares. Jean and Ludivine Dirler now run this pioneering biodynamic estate in Alsace, certified since 1998. The estate stands out for the exceptional proportion of its parcels classified as Grand Cru, representing nearly 40% of the vineyard with the four prestigious terroirs of Kessler, Saering, Spiegel and Kitterlé. The award of three stars in the 2025 guide of La Revue du Vin de France confirms the consistent excellence of this independent family estate.
The vineyard
The Grand Cru Élément Terre Moelleux 2019 comes from the prestigious Kitterlé Grand Cru. This exceptional terroir, characterized by its steep slopes and sandstone and volcanic soils, offers ideal conditions for the flourishing of gewurztraminer. Its privileged exposure allows the grapes to reach optimal ripeness, concentrating aromas while preserving a fine freshness.
The vintage
The 2019 vintage in Alsace was marked by contrasting climatic conditions, with a hot, dry summer favoring excellent berry concentration. The harvest took place under favorable conditions, allowing for the picking of grapes of impeccable health, rich in sugars and endowed with a fine natural acidity.
Grape variety
Gewurztraminer (100%).
