Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Auslese
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While approachable in its youth for its vibrant primary fruit, this Auslese is built for the ages and typically reaches its peak complexity between 10 and 40 years from the vintage.
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Rich blue cheeses, classic foie gras or savory terrines, and spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes.
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The Bernkasteler Doctor is one of the world's most legendary vineyards, a brutally steep, south-facing slope of Devonian blue slate overlooking the Mosel River. Its name originates from a 14th-century legend in which Archbishop Boemund II of Trier was miraculously cured of a terminal illness by drinking wine from this site, declaring the vineyard to be 'the true doctor.' Dr. Loosen crafts this exquisite Auslese from 100% Riesling grapes, utilizing old, ungrafted vines. The grapes are harvested late in the season, with a significant portion affected by noble rot (botrytis). This results in a luscious, sweet, and highly concentrated nectar that is beautifully balanced by the Mosel's trademark vibrant, electric acidity and a deep, smoky slate minerality.
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The historic Dr. Loosen estate, located in Bernkastel-Kues in the Mosel region of Germany, has been in the same family for over two centuries. Since taking ownership in 1988, Ernst Loosen has propelled the winery to international acclaim by focusing on the estate's extraordinary heritage of ungrafted, old Riesling vines—some over 120 years old—situated in historic grand cru sites such as Erdener Pr$lat, $rziger W$rzgarten, and Bernkasteler Lay. The winery's philosophy centers on minimalist winemaking and a deep respect for the region's diverse slate soils, which yield intensely mineral-driven, expressive wines. Dr. Loosen is globally renowned for its precise, elegant Rieslings, spanning from dry (Trocken) styles to exquisitely concentrated sweet expressions like Auslese, Beerenauslese, and rare Eisweins.