Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Nr49
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 40 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for half a century.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pungent blue cheeses, classic apricot or peach tarts, and aromatic, spicy Sichuan or Thai dishes.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Erdener Prälat is widely regarded as one of the greatest vineyards in the Mosel, a tiny, south-facing amphitheater of weathered red slate bordered by massive cliffs that trap heat and create an incredibly warm microclimate. Historically prized by the church prelates who gave the site its name, this vineyard produces Riesling of unparalleled richness and complexity. Dr. Loosen's Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Nr49 is crafted from meticulously hand-harvested grapes touched by noble rot (botrytis). Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional Fuder oak casks, this 100% Riesling showcases an opulent style brimming with exotic tropical fruits, apricot nectar, and a profound, smoky mineral tension that balances its luscious sweetness.
🍾 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.