Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Nr44
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While approachable in its youth for its vibrant primary fruit, this exceptional Auslese is built for the ages and is typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, developing profound petrol, honey, and wax complexities over decades.
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Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, rich savory delicacies like artisanal foie gras terrine, and traditional fruit tarts or caramelized apple galettes.
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Crafted by the visionary Ernst Loosen, this exquisite Riesling hails from the legendary Wehlener Sonnenuhr (Sundial of Wehlen) vineyard, famous for its dizzyingly steep slopes and pure blue Devonian slate soils. The vineyard takes its name from the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Pruem to guide the daily rhythm of the vineyard workers. The Nr44 designation represents a highly selective, historically significant bottling of Auslese, showcasing grapes heavily influenced by noble rot (botrytis). Fermented naturally in traditional, neutral oak Fuder casks, this 100% Riesling captures the essence of its terroir: a breathtaking tightrope walk between luscious, honeyed peach sweetness and a piercing, stony minerality driven by vibrant Mosel 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.