White Wines

The 2018 Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese is an elegant, lusciously sweet Mosel classic that impressively embodies the art of Beerenauslese. It combines intense fruit sweetness with lively, finely integrated acidity, which means that despite its abundant sugar content, it never feels heavy, but always remains fresh and balanced.
A luxurious, versatile dessert wine that combines sweetness, finesse and regional character in perfect harmony.

A pure and finely balanced expression of the Burgundian terroir through its native red grape variety. The Perron de Mypont Pinot Noir comes from select vineyard parcels in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte Chalonnaise. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness in the cool morning hours to preserve finesse and elegance. They are then carefully sorted and destemmed. After fermentation and pressing, a portion of the cuvée ages for 10 months in used French oak barrels and 600-liter demi-muids, with minimal racking to preserve the core of its aromatic character. The wine displays delicate aromas of red berries and a fine, concentrated texture on the palate. It is a pure and classic expression of Pinot Noir from its native Burgundy.

This selection from the world-renowned Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard exemplifies the Mosel's great sweet wine tradition. The nose reveals intense aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and mirabelle plum, complemented by delicate notes of honey, blossoms, and citrus. On the palate, the wine is juicy and concentrated, with a harmoniously integrated sweetness perfectly balanced by a lively, precise acidity. The characteristic slate minerality lends the wine depth, elegance, and a long, clean finish. An expressive Riesling with excellent aging potential.

A fresh and vibrant Chardonnay that expresses the true character of Burgundy's quintessential white wine grape. The Perron de Mypont Chardonnay comes from select vineyard parcels in Burgundy's classic Chardonnay growing regions: the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise, and Chablis. To ensure the wine's elegance and finesse, the grapes were harvested at the beginning of the harvest in the cool morning hours, at optimal ripeness. After fermentation, part of the blend aged for nine months in used French oak barrels and 600-liter demi-muids to develop texture and complexity while preserving freshness. The finished wine is round and balanced, with aromas of white fruit and delicate flowers on a fine mineral structure.

The late harvest wine from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard stands for finesse, precision, and crystal-clear elegance. In the glass, the typical Sonnenuhr signature is revealed: delicate white peach, lime zest, green apple, and fine apricot fruit, accompanied by floral hints of acacia and citrus blossom. On the palate, the fine, dancing sweetness combines with a brilliant, vibrant acidity and the cool slate minerality that has made this vineyard world-famous.
The texture remains consistently light, delicate, and silky, imbued with an elegance possessed only by great Mosel late harvest wines. With increasing maturity, aromas of honey, candied citrus fruits, and a subtle hint of petrol develop – without ever losing their freshness.

Wines from the Domprobst vineyard are rich in extract and structured, characterized by the rich, deep slate weathering soils of this top southwest-facing site on the outskirts of Graach.

Der Dr. Loosen Knochentrocken ist ein durchgegorener Riesling,der 2017 als Projekt unserer Auszubildenden entstanden ist. Aufgrund der einzigartigen Stilistik und des besonderen Geschmacks freuen wir uns, dass dieser Wein fester Bestandteil unseres Sortiments ist. So schmeckt knochentrocken.

When Erni Loosen rediscovered the remarkable quality and longevity of his ancestors' dry Rieslings, he set about reviving the culture and techniques of his family heritage. The GG Réserve wines are selectively harvested from the best parcels of very old, ungrafted vines in Grand Cru vineyards. They are fermented naturally, like traditional GG Rieslings, but mature for 24 months without filtration or fining on the lees in traditional oak casks. This is followed by a further 48 months of bottle aging before release. This extended maturation period lends the wines an additional dimension of finesse and balance, perfectly expressing the unique terroir of each individual vineyard.

When Erni Loosen rediscovered the remarkable quality and longevity of his ancestors' dry Rieslings, he set about reviving the culture and techniques of his family heritage. The GG Réserve wines are selectively harvested from the best parcels of very old, ungrafted vines in Grand Cru vineyards. They are fermented naturally, like traditional GG Rieslings, but mature for 24 months without filtration or fining on the lees in traditional oak casks. This is followed by a further 48 months of bottle aging before release. This extended maturation period lends the wines an additional dimension of finesse and balance, perfectly expressing the unique terroir of each individual vineyard.

Blue slate Rieslings in three versions: All cool, firm, with typical Mosel fine acidity and that slightly salty minerality that immediately makes you want the next sip.

What's included in the package:

• 2x 2024 Blauschiefer Riesling dry
• 2x 2024 Graacher Riesling dry
• 2x 2024 Bernkasteler Lay GROSSES GEWÄCHS Riesling dry

Three dry Rieslings, one common denominator: grown on blue slate.
Here you can taste how differently the same soil can express itself:
The Blauschiefer Riesling is a characteristic Mosel Riesling from various parcels of our blue slate vineyards. Lively, juicy, invigorating and well-balanced.
The Graacher Riesling, with its freshness and elegance, combines the characteristics of the Graach vineyards into a typical local Riesling.
The "Lay" (an old term for slate) is a gently curving slope towards the Moselle with weathered slate soil, which produces full-bodied, strongly mineral wines.

Simply three bottles that show in the glass why Mosel Riesling from our slate vineyards is in a league of its own.

The Lösnicher Försterlay vineyard is one of the most distinctive vineyards in the Middle Moselle. Situated steeply above the village of Lösnich, it produces Rieslings known for their clear structure, precise minerality, and vibrant freshness. The Rieslings from this vineyard express this origin particularly clearly: elegant, finely detailed, and with an invigorating balance of fruit and acidity. The steep, sun-exposed slopes allow for a long growing season, enabling the aromas to develop slowly and with nuance. The wines from Försterlay often appear somewhat more structured and mineral than many other Moselle vineyards and impress with their clear, almost cool style.

The red, iron-rich slate of the Erdener Treppchen vineyard gives the Rieslings a spicy, almost peppery minerality, which clearly distinguishes them from the neighboring, finer Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard.
In its late harvest, the Treppchen reveals its full strength: a play of concentrated fruit, delicate sweetness, and captivating, vibrant acidity. Ripe aromas of peach, apricot, red apple peel, and a touch of citrus zest combine with a mineral depth typical of the red slate soil. The texture remains lean and elegant – never heavy, always graceful and refined.

The grapes for this great, dry wine ripen in the oldest parcel of the Treppchen vineyard, where there is always enough wind to prevent rot from developing in the first place. This allows for very long ripening periods. The Treppchen vineyard, with its bright red, iron-rich slate, produces spicy, complex wines of enormous minerality and density, characterized by aromas of red apple and ripe quince.

The Forster Pechstein Riesling GG dry comes from one of the most legendary top vineyard sites in the Palatinate, whose soils are characterized by a high basalt content and a sandy-loamy structure. The black basalt, in combination with clay and loam, creates a pronounced, racy minerality that remains noticeable throughout the wine's flavor development and simultaneously gives it excellent aging potential.

Old craftsmanship. New passion. Our ‘Tradition’ wines. We are delighted to finally share these special Rieslings with you. “As a former archaeology student, I have always been fascinated by rediscovering the old winemaking traditions of my great-grandfathers and grandfathers. Much of this knowledge has been lost over the last century. Through learning by doing, and with a great deal of heart and patience, we have rediscovered this old style of characterful and balanced wines. This traditional style of lightly fruity Rieslings is spontaneously fermented in wooden barrels, aged for two years on the lees, and then aged for at least ten years in the bottle before being released. These wines, formerly known as off-dry and now marketed under the name ‘Tradition,’ are an impressive testament to mature Rieslings.” — Ernst Loosen

The package includes the following bottles (0.75l):
1 x 2012 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett “Tradition”
1 x 1993 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese “Tradition”
1 x 2008 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese “Tradition”

A STORY OF TWO FAMILIES
Our Dr. Loosen winery unites two distinct winemaking traditions – from both sides of my family. My mother's family favored a delicate, light Mosel Riesling with a touch of residual sweetness – a signature style of my grandfather, Dr. Adams, who married into my mother's winery, Dr. Zach Bergweiler-Prüm-Erben. Later, I discovered another fascinating truth: My paternal great-grandfather, Peter Loosen from Ürzig, was an uncompromising advocate of dry wines. For him, any sweetness in Riesling was a flaw, and he simply sold any barrels that didn't dry completely as bulk wine. Both paths have their own unique appeal – and we have decided to continue both with respect and passion.
HOW WE REDISCOVER THE TRADITION OF OFF-DRY AND SWEET RIESLINGS AS PRODUCED BY MY GRANDFATHER.
After countless tastings of Rieslings from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, I became curious about how these Prädikat wines of our ancestors were produced – before the German wine law of 1971 changed so much. This new law shifted the focus to must weight, instead of the single vineyard site and the recognizability of the Prädikat classification through tasting. Until 1971, there were clear rules for residual sugar in Prädikat wines like Kabinett and Spätlese: the potential alcohol content determined how much residual sugar a natural wine or Spätlese could have. Wines with, for example, 76° Oechsle were allowed to contain approximately 25–30 g/l of residual sugar – no more. The 1971 law abolished these limits, and suddenly many wines became increasingly opulent and sweet. To revive the original style with its subtle residual sweetness – as my grandfather used to say – we launched our "Tradition" project. Sporadically since 1993, but regularly since 2012, we produce one Kabinett, one Spätlese, and one Auslese each vintage – using our grandfather's methods: spontaneously fermented in the barrel, aged for two years in large wooden casks on the lees, and then matured for another ten years in the bottle after bottling before release. Patience is our most important ally here.

The grapes for this great, dry wine ripen in the oldest parcel of the Treppchen vineyard, where there is always enough wind to prevent rot from developing in the first place. This allows for very long ripening periods. The Treppchen vineyard, with its bright red, iron-rich slate, produces spicy, complex wines of enormous minerality and density, characterized by aromas of red apple and ripe quince.