Erdener Pralat Riesling Goldkapsel Nr18
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity allow it to age gracefully for decades.
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Blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton, classic foie gras terrine, and fruit-based desserts such as peach tart or apple tarte tatin.
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The Erdener Prälat is legendary among Mosel vineyards, a tiny, south-facing amphitheater of red slate surrounded by massive, heat-retaining cliffs. This unique microclimate produces some of the warmest growing conditions in the region, yielding Riesling of unparalleled richness and complexity. Dr. Loosen's Goldkapsel 'Nr 18' represents an ultra-selective, botrytis-affected harvest from this grand site, fermented with native yeasts in traditional Fuder casks. Historically, the vineyard's name pays homage to the prelates of the nearby abbey who recognized this steep slope as the crown jewel of their holdings. The resulting wine is a masterclass in tension, balancing opulent tropical fruit, wild honey, and fiery red-slate minerality with the Mosel's trademark electric 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.