Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese Nr45
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Extremely long-lived; typically peaks between 10 to 35 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for half a century.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Classic blue cheeses, rich duck pate, and spicy Sichuan or Thai cuisine.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the gravity-defying, iron-rich red slate slopes of the Mosel, Dr. Loosen's Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese is a masterclass in tension and terroir. The vineyard's name, meaning 'little staircase of Erden,' refers to the stone steps carved into the sheer cliffside centuries ago to help vineyard workers navigate the treacherous terrain. This extreme exposure allows the Riesling grapes to bask in intense sunlight, while the red slate imparts a muscular, mineral-driven structure and exotic stone-fruit complexity. Crafted from hand-selected, botrytis-affected grapes, this Auslese is fermented in traditional Fuder casks, yielding a luscious, nectar-like sweetness perfectly balanced by the Mosel's signature electric acidity.
🍾 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.