At a glance

Producer

Dr. Loosen

Region

Mosel, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

Dessert

Body

Light-bodied and Delicate

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$55-$75 USD

Tasting profile

Aromatic with ripe stone fruit (apricot, peach), orange blossom, citrus zest, and honeyed notes. Lush and sweet with balancing high acidity.

Evolution: Over time: tertiary tones of marmalade, dried apricot, smoky minerality, and beeswax. Sweetness integrates and palate becomes silkier.

At peak: Fully developed bouquet with intense complexity, botrytis character, petrol/mineral nuances, and seamless fruit/acid balance.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine, no skin contact)

Alcohol

Low (typically 7.5–8.5%)

Aging potential

Excellent; Auslese from top Mosel sites can age 20+ years if well stored.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2054

Optimal window

2029 to 2057

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant acidity, layered fruit, developing floral and honeyed notes.

Auslese from the Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard is famed for its brilliant ageability: the interplay of sweetness, botrytis complexity, and remarkable Mosel acidity means peak drinking typically begins eight to ten years after harvest, but the wine can remain vibrant and complex for much longer under proper cellaring.

Food pairing

Blue cheeses, foie gras, spicy Asian cuisine, fruit tarts, or enjoyed as a luxurious dessert wine by itself.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Dr. Loosen uses integrated pest management, minimal chemical intervention, and careful vineyard stewardship. Slope farming limits machinery, reducing compaction and erosion. The producer has focused on light glass bottles and some efforts toward responsible packaging, but not universally adopted.

Dr. Loosen is a reputable, quality-focused Mosel producer with good but not industry-leading sustainability measures. They engage in environmentally conscious farming, but lack formal certification for this bottling. Production of high-quality Riesling on ancient, steep-slope sites is inherently low-input but broad export distribution raises transportation-related emissions.