Erdener Pralat Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Auktion Nr61
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An incredibly long-lived masterpiece, this sweet Riesling is built to evolve gracefully for 20 to 50+ years from the vintage.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, artisanal foie gras, and classic fruit tarts like apricot or peach tarte tatin.
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The Erdener Prälat is legendary among Mosel vineyards, a microscopic parcel of sheer red slate cliffs that acts as a natural solar collector, producing Riesling of unmatched opulence. Dr. Loosen's Erdener Prälat Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Auktion is the pinnacle of this site's expression. Crafted from meticulously selected botrytized grapes from ancient, ungrafted vines, this rare bottling is reserved exclusively for the prestigious VDP auction. The 'Lange Goldkapsel' (Long Gold Capsule) indicates a wine of profound concentration, bordering on Beerenauslese. It weaves a tapestry of rich honey, dried apricots, exotic spices, and a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that reflects the unique red slate terroir.
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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.