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Dr. Loosen: Pioneer of the German Riesling culture
In family ownership for over 200 years, the estate has been led by Ernst F. Loosen since 1988. In his view, great wines are the perfect expression of soil, climate, and grape variety.
With the heritage of his ancestors – own-rooted, old vines in historic Grosse Lagen of the Central Mosel – he found exactly the material needed to craft distinctive, complex wines of world-class caliber. Today, Dr. Loosen is internationally recognized as the flagship of a rediscovered German Riesling culture.
Since 1993, the winery has been a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter).
Philosophy
The creation of a great wine begins in the mind.
Enjoying a great wine is a unique pleasure. Its rich array of aromas reflects an entire universe - from the changing seasons to the distinctive terroir of a vineyard, right down to the passion of the winemakers.
All the great winemakers I have met have a clear vision. They know exactly how their wines should taste even before the first grape is harvested. They always let the individual terroir triumph over technology. And quality - perfectly ripened grapes - always comes before quantity. Great wines are the result of great passion and a dedication to clear convictions that are realized without compromise.
We are committed to these principles in all our wineries and projects. We aim to produce wines that entice the palate, that are concentrated and complex, and that reflect their origin in a distinctive way.
When I drink a wine from our Wehlener Sonnenuhr Grand Cru, I want to smell the blue slate that nourished the grapes and taste the fruit that is so closely tied to this unique terroir. I want to experience the special character of a vintage. That is what sets wine apart from every other beverage. Every great wine is born in the mind. But it only proves its true greatness in your glass. I hope you drink our wine with the same joy with which I create it.
Ernst Loosen
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Bernkasteler Lay
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Bernkasteler Johannisbrünnchen
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Bremmer Calmont
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Erdener Prälat
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Erdener Treppchen
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Graacher Domprobst
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Graacher Himmelreich
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Kinheimer Rosenberg
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Lösnicher Försterlay
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Wehlener Sonnenuhr
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Ürziger Würzgarten
Dr. Loosen Estate
DISCOVER OUR VINEYARDS
In the 1868 vineyard map of the Trier administrative district, created as a basis for tax assessment for Mosel estates, seven of our vineyards were designated as Grosse Lagen.
This classification is comparable to the Grand Cru system of Burgundy and was updated in 1995 by Stuart Pigott and Hugh Johnson in their German Wine Atlas. Today, we deliberately draw on this historically proven, cultural classification.
Since 1988, we have bottled exclusively Rieslings from these classified Grosse Lagen as single-vineyard wines, while all other wines are released by us as Gutsriesling.
Winemaking
Back to the essentials
Since the late 1980s, Ernst Loosen has been challenging the reputation of inferior German Rieslings by returning to traditional methods. Inspired by historical sources and old vintages, we rely on spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrels, aging on the lees (12 or 24 months), and refrain from batonnage to preserve elegance and freshness.
Wines aged 24 months on the lees often display greater finesse and elegance. Long-term comparisons allow us to observe how maturation unfolds over decades. Our goal: Mosel Rieslings that demonstrate uniqueness and aging potential on a global scale.
Quality factors
Quality factors
Microclimate
Die nach Süden ausgerichteten Steillagen und ihre Nähe zur Mosel erzeugen ein perfektes Mikroklima für unseren Riesling.
Der Südhang garantiert Sonnenlicht von morgens bis abends. Der Steilhang lässt den Boden durch wenig Schattenwurf ideal erwärmen.
Zusätzlich reflektiert die Mosel tagsüber die Sonnenstrahlen in den Weinberg, während sie nachts die gespeicherte Wärme abgibt und so für ein ausgeglichenes Mikroklima sorgt. Eine lange Vegetationsperiode erlaubt es den Trauben, langsam zu reifen und dabei ihre erfrischende Säure zu bewahren.
Quality factors
Slate Soil
The rocky slate soil visible on the vineyard surface reflects sunlight onto the grapes during the day while simultaneously storing a large portion of the heat. This warmth is gradually released to the lower soil layers, creating a very balanced temperature for the vines even during cooler nights.
The slate is rich in potassium and thus a natural source of abundant minerals. It gives Mosel Riesling its distinctive mineral-driven and vibrant character.
Quality factors
Old, Own-Rooted Vines
Due to the very rocky, skeletal soils, much of the Mosel remains free from phylloxera. All vineyard parcels owned by Dr. Loosen are still planted with own-rooted vines. Some of these vines are up to 100 years old.
Our commitment to winemaking
Quality and sustainability
“Top-quality wine is the result of a highly complex process that touches every aspect of our work: from sustainable and responsible vineyard practices, through careful attention to all cellar operations, to providing secure jobs for our employees, fostering good relationships with our suppliers, and, of course, ensuring high customer satisfaction. In this spirit, we are committed to maintaining high service and process standards, continuously improving them wherever feasible and sensible.
As part of an integrated quality management system, we meet the core requirements of ISO 9001 and complement these with a food safety management system based on ISO 22000, ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety).
In addition, we are certified according to EcoStep – a practical system that integrates quality, environmental, occupational, and health management, specifically promoting the sustainable development of wineries.”
WEINGUT DR. LOOSEN
ST. JOHANNISHOF
D-54470 BERNKASTEL/MOSEL
F: +49 (0) 6531-4248
E-Mail: shop@drloosen.de
WEINGUT DR. LOOSEN
ST. JOHANNISHOF
D-54470 BERNKASTEL/MOSEL
F: +49 (0) 6531-4248
E-Mail: shop@drloosen.de
