2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification 
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHSRegion Mosel
Soil Blue slate
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Used oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Used oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Selectively hand-harvested and hand-selected; spontaneously fermented in used oak barrels and matured on the full lees in those barrels for at least one year before release. The stated maximum yield is 50 hL/ha, and the recommended serving range is 8–12°C.
Tasting Notes Green apple, ripe pear, white peach and lemon zest
Food Pairing Light fish such as trout, pike-perch or cod; sushi and sashimi; poultry with a light sauce; moderately spicy Asian cuisine
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2023 Technical Specifications
Region Mosel
Tasting Notes James Suckling/Stuart Pigott, December 2024: wild berry, strawberry and dried herbs; firm, medium-bodied structure; austerely mineral and very long finish
Critics Ratings 95
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Ready to drink; can be cellared for several years
Classification GG
Region Mosel
Soil Deep, Weathered blue and grey slate
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Large neutral oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Neutral and old oak
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from old vines, spontaneously fermented in large neutral oak barrels and matured for 12 months on the lees in old oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes Green apple, exotic fruit and herbs; concentrated apple and exotic-fruit palate, refined acidity and a mineral finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 3.6 g/L
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 15–20 years aging potential
Classification Qualitätswein
Region Mosel
Soil Deep, Weathered blue and grey slate
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Large neutral oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Neutral and old oak
Production Details Hand-picked fruit from old vines, spontaneously fermented in large neutral oak barrels and matured for 12 months on the lees in old oak barrels before bottling.
Tasting Notes Ripe citrus, yellow apple, smoke and herbs; full-bodied, structured fruit with high acidity and a long, stony finish
Food Pairing Roast chicken with herbs, sole with caper butter, and porcini mushrooms
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification 
QbA; VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Grosses Gewächs (GG)
QbA; VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Grosses Gewächs (GG)Region Mosel
Soil Red slate
Orientation South-Facing
Vine Age Old vines
Fermentation Vessels Old oak barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Old oak
Production Details Selectively hand-picked healthy grapes; spontaneous fermentation followed by 12 months on the lees in old oak barrels of 1,000 L and 3,000 L before bottling.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate, tasted at the estate in September 2020: intense, dusty and refined; dense, concentrated and energetic, with saline tension and a persistent finish
Critics Ratings 93
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
St. Johannishof,54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone
+49 (0)6531/3426
Email
Owner
Ernst Loosen
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Schug