"The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that with ungrateful vines averaging 60 years old in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines.To achieve this, Ernst dramatically reduced his crop size and stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of organic fertilizers. And, most importantly, he turned to gentler cellar practices that allow the wine to develop its full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling." http://www.drloosen.com
I reckon this wine, along Guigal's superb Cotes du Rhone is one of the great value wines of the world. A fantastic little wine that is a perfect and very suitable introduction to the wines of Mosel...indeed Germany (?).
A beautiful, pure nose that shows immediate minerality, stone fruit and lime characters. The palate is clean and refined and has fresh, chalky, citrus marmalade notes and well framed acidity. It is a fleshy and stylish wine, very slurpable, very classy and fantastic quality for under $20.
92 Points
...and the best bit...
...screw cap...(deep sigh of relief)
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