Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2024 / 750ml ≈ $95.52Original €85.00≈ £71.80 drloosen.de ↗
Producer priceRecommended retail price 2023 / 750ml ≈ $95.52Original €85.00≈ £71.80 drloosen.de ↗

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 9.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGEVDP.GROSSE LAGE; Auslese Goldkapsel
Region Mosel
Soil Red slate/schist and volcanic-rock conglomerate
Orientation South
Botrytis Affected Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The producer describes the release as sweet and recommends serving it at 8–11°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe apricot and other stone fruit, candied citrus, exotic fruit, honey, fine slate minerality, delicate herbs and a hint of caramel; dense and juicy, with vibrant acidity and a long, harmonious finish.
Food Pairing Asian cuisine with sweet-spicy accents; foie gras; aged hard cheese; blue cheese; refined fruit desserts such as apricot tart.
Critics Ratings Mosel Fine Wines 96; James Suckling 96; Wine Advocate 95+; Vinous 95–97; Wine Spectator 93

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 8.0%
Residual Sugar 89.9 g/L
Total Acidity 9.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGEVDP.GROSSE LAGE; Auslese Goldkapsel
Region Mosel
Soil Ancient red devonian slate
Slope 45.0°
Orientation South
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Pressing Method Gentle Cellar Practices Following Strict Harvest Selection
Botrytis Affected Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The sustainably managed vineyard has own-rooted vines over 100 years old; vineyard work and harvest were done by hand. Fully botrytis-affected clusters were cool-fermented in stainless steel, with fermentation stopped by chilling. The sheet also identifies the wine as pesticide- and herbicide-free and GMO-free, and reports 123 calories plus 13.3 g carbohydrate and sugar per 5-ounce serving, with no fat or cholesterol.
Critics Ratings Mosel Fine Wines 94+

Shop prices

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Producer Information

Website
Address
St. Johannishof,54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone
+49 (0)6531/3426
Owner
Ernst Loosen
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Schug