December 1, 2009: News, Wines of the Month

2008er Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese GK

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The Erdener Prälat fared particularly well in 2008 and our Mosel of the Month for December is a tribute to the greatness of this vineyard. This botrytis-affected Auslese by Dr. Loosen is a prime example of a style of wine which suits this vineyard particularly well combining power with aromatic complexity and precision.

The forthcoming issue of Mosel Fine Wines (to be issued in January) will include an in-depth coverage of the Erdener Prälat, its history, its current potential as well as the results of a huge blind tasting.

2008er

Dr. Loosen

Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese GK

50 09

92+

This wine has developed very nicely, and displays notes of white cream, pineapple, zesty and exotic fruits, as well as almond paste. It is now a great piece of winemaking: the finish is long and powerful with great balance and nice finesse. The wine is not at all overly powerful but rather delicate, and this despite sugar levels well into BA territory (140° Oechsle). This is of auction quality and might be even more impressive in a couple of years. 2016-2030

NB: This wine was reviewed in our June issue based on a cask sample. We had the chance to taste the final bottling recently, confirming its huge potential, and have updated our evaluation accordingly.

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