Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40+ years from the vintage, though it possesses the structure to age gracefully for half a century or more.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, rich duck liver p"t#, and elegant fruit-based desserts like pear tart or peach tarte tatin.
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Nestled in a dramatic bend of the Mosel River, the Erdener Pr$lat is a legendary, tiny grand cru vineyard of just 1.5 hectares. Facing south-southeast on an incredibly steep slope, its red slate soils absorb the intense heat of the sun, insulated by massive cliffs above. This unique microclimate yields Riesling of extraordinary ripeness and concentration. Historically, the vineyard's name refers to the high-ranking church prelates who claimed its prized wines for their own cellars. Dr. Loosen's Auslese Lange Goldkapsel (Long Gold Cap) represents an ultra-selective harvest of botrytis-affected grapes, fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional Fuder casks. It is a masterclass in tension, balancing opulent sweetness, exotic stone fruit, and honeyed complexity with a laser-like, mineral-driven acidity.
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The historic Dr. Loosen estate, located in Bernkastel-Kues in the Mosel region of Germany, has been in the same family for over two centuries. Since taking ownership in 1988, Ernst Loosen has propelled the winery to international acclaim by focusing on the estate's extraordinary heritage of ungrafted, old Riesling vines—some over 120 years old—situated in historic grand cru sites such as Erdener Pr$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.