Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese Nr9
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Extremely age-worthy, typically entering its prime 10 to 15 years after the vintage, and capable of evolving beautifully for 30 to 50 years under proper cellar conditions.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich duck liver pâté, and caramelized fruit tarts like Tarte Tatin.
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The Erdener Prälat is legendary among Mosel vineyards, a tiny, south-facing amphitheater of red slate sheltered by towering cliffs that trap the sun's heat, creating an extraordinary microclimate. Historically associated with the clergy—hence the name 'Prälat' or prelate—this vineyard produces Riesling of unmatched intensity. Dr. Ernst Loosen crafts this Auslese from ancient, ungrafted vines, selecting botrytis-affected grapes that yield a luscious, concentrated nectar. The wine is fermented with native yeasts in traditional oak Fuder casks, balancing opulent tropical fruit and honeyed richness with the striking, fiery minerality characteristic of Erden's red slate.
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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.