Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat 2015 draws you into the captivating world of top‑class Mosel Riesling: powerful, rare and profoundly expressive. The iconic Erdener Prälat vineyard is one of Germany’s most dramatic sites — extremely steep, perfectly south‑facing and shaped by warm microclimate and red slate soils. From this tiny, cult‑status parcel come Rieslings of exceptional intensity, complexity and elegance.
The 2015 vintage showcases the unmistakable signature of Dr. Loosen: concentrated, precise and full of character. Whether crafted as a dry Grosses Gewächs or a luscious Auslese, the wine displays hallmark Prälat aromas of mango, passion fruit, stone fruits and delicate herbal notes.
Every sip reflects meticulous handcraft in one of the steepest vineyards of the Mosel, along with patience, tradition and the pursuit of world‑class Riesling.
Origin: Mosel, Germany
Estate: Dr. Loosen
Vineyard: Erdener Prälat
Grape Variety: Riesling
Style: Noble sweet (Auslese)
Tasting Notes
Color
Bright to medium gold with shimmering highlights.
Nose
Intense, exotic and multilayered. Aromas of mango, passion fruit, apricot and peach, joined by citrus, herbs and the signature slate minerality.
Palate
Dense, juicy and beautifully balanced. Ripe stone fruits, citrus freshness, honey, herbs and the characteristic slate spice unfold harmoniously. Depending on the style: dry, powerful and precise — or sweet, creamy and opulent.
Finish
Long, mineral and refined, with lingering fruit, spice and slate notes.
Serving Recommendation
Best enjoyed well‑chilled to reveal its full aromatic depth. A superb match for fine fish dishes, Asian cuisine, light meats — or, in its sweet form, for desserts, blue cheese or simply a special moment for yourself.
A wine to collect, to gift and to celebrate life’s exceptional occasions.
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