[SOLD-OUT] Dr Loosen Erdener Pralat Grosses Gewachs Reserve 2016

"The Grosses Gewächs Reserve wines are selectively harvested from our finest parcels of very old, ungrafted vines. They are naturally fermented in the same way as the GGs but stay for 24 months on the full lees in traditional Fuder casks. They are then held in bottle for a further 24 months before release. This extended maturation brings an extra dimension of finesse and balance to our wines. We produce Grosses Gewächs Reserve from three grand cru vineyards with three different terroirs: Wehlener Sonnenuhr (blue slate); Ürziger Würzgarten (red volcanic soil); and Erdener Prälat (red slate).

Erdener Prälat is perhaps the greatest vineyard in the Mosel region. It benefits from its 45° slope with perfect southern exposure, red slate soil and proximity to the river. All these factors, combined with its position below huge, heat-retaining cliffs, explain why Dr. Loosen never harvests anything less than Auslese ripeness from this site." - Cellarhand

 

"The most concentrated of Loosen's 2016 GGs, but also the most closed. This has everything you expect from a Grand Cru quality dry Mosel riesling. After the creamy richness on the mid-palate comes a mighty wave of minerals at the bold finish. Better from 2018 and for many years after." - Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com

 

 

 

  Vegan-friendly   Sustainably-made  

Country:

Germany

Region:

Germany

Variety:

Wine White - Riesling

Size:

750mL