2011 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs (GG) Réserve, Alte Reben
Region Mosel
Sites Urglück, Maxberg, Layenhaus and original Würzgarten sectors
Vine Age Very old, ungrafted vines
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Fruit came from parcels of very old, ungrafted vines in the Urglück, Maxberg, Layenhaus and original Würzgarten sectors. The wine was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 24 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines (Jean Fisch and David Rayer, October 2014) described a reserved, elegant and smoky nose developing anise, mint, yellow peach and a reductive toffee note, followed by freshness, elegance and a long, pure, spicy and salty finish.
Critics Ratings 93

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Producer Information

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