2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 8.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification 
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS RÉSERVE
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS RÉSERVERegion Mosel
Soil Red slate
Orientation South
Vine Age Very old, ungrafted vines
Fermentation Vessels Old traditional Fuder casks
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Healthy grapes from the best parcels were harvested and rigorously selected by hand, spontaneously fermented in old Fuder casks, then matured for 24 months on the full lees without racking; the product copy also says this maturation occurred without filtration or fining. The page recommends serving at 8–11°C. Bottle maturation is internally inconsistent: the English product copy states a further 48 months, while the German classification section states a further 24 months, so no exact bottle-aging claim is proposed.
Tasting Notes Ripe apricot and mirabelle plum; mango, pineapple and passion fruit; salty-smoky minerality; white pepper; candied ginger.
Food Pairing Grilled pike-perch, prawns, sushi and sashimi, ceviche, rack of lamb, Vietnamese pho, Gruyère, and soft mountain cheese with herbs.
Critics Ratings 96+
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification GG Réserve
Region Mosel
Soil Rocky red slate
Slope 45.0°
Orientation South
Vine Age Very old, ungrafted vines
Fermentation Vessels Traditional Fuder casks
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details The 1.5-hectare Erdener Prälat site has old ungrafted vines on a 45° south-facing slope. Hand-selected millerandage grapes were naturally fermented and matured for 24 months on full lees in traditional Fuder casks. The sheet is internally inconsistent about subsequent bottle maturation: its body text says a further 24 months before release, while its infographic says 48 months in bottle; therefore no exact bottle-aging claim is proposed.
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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