Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Nr17
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Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 40+ years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity allow it to evolve magnificently over decades.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich foie gras or savory terrines, and fruit-based desserts like apricot tarts or peach galettes.
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The Erdener Prälat is legendary among Mosel vineyards, a tiny, south-facing amphitheater of red slate nestled beneath towering red cliffs that trap the sun's heat. Historically prized by the church—hence its name, 'The Prelate'—this exceptional terroir produces Riesling of unparalleled warmth and concentration. Dr. Loosen's Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese is crafted from late-harvested, botrytis-affected grapes, fermented with native yeasts in traditional oak Fuder casks. The resulting wine is a masterpiece of tension, balancing opulent tropical fruit, honeyed richness, and wild yeast complexity with the striking, smoky minerality and vibrant acidity characteristic of its unique red slate soils.
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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.