Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Nr46
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, during which it develops profound petrol, honey, and spice complexity.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich savory dishes like seared foie gras, or fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin.
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Hailing from one of the Mosel's most legendary grand cru sites, the Erdener Pr$lat Riesling Auslese from Dr. Loosen is a masterclass in tension, power, and elegance. The tiny, four-acre Erdener Pr$lat vineyard is a geological marvel: a south-facing amphitheater of weathered red slate, completely surrounded by massive, heat-retaining cliffs. This unique microclimate yields exceptionally ripe, botrytis-affected Riesling grapes. Historically, this site was so revered that the prelates (abbots) of the local monastery claimed its entire production for their exclusive use. Dr. Loosen's Auslese 'Nr46' represents a highly selective harvest of these golden, noble-rot-kissed grapes, fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional Fuder oak casks. The resulting wine is an opulent, honeyed nectar balanced by a searing, electric beam of Mosel acidity, offering complex notes of dried apricots, saffron, and intense slate minerality.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.