Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Auktion
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Built for the ages, this monumental sweet Riesling can easily be cellared for 20 to 50 years, often reaching its peak complexity between 15 and 35 years after the vintage.
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Pungent blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich duck liver pâté, and classic fruit tarts featuring peaches or apricots.
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Crafted by the legendary Ernst Loosen, the Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Auktion represents the absolute zenith of Mosel winemaking. The Erdener Prälat vineyard is a tiny, south-facing amphitheater of weathered red slate, flanked by towering cliffs that trap heat, creating an exceptionally warm microclimate. Named after the church prelates who historically claimed this prized site for their own cellars, it produces Riesling of unparalleled intensity. The 'Lange Goldkapsel' (Long Gold Cap) designation indicates an extraordinary selection of botrytized grapes, and the 'Auktion' bottling is reserved exclusively for the prestigious annual VDP wine auctions. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in traditional Fuder casks, this rare elixir balances luscious sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity and a deep, smoky 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.