DR Loosen DR L Dry Riesling 2024 | Germany

Winemaking Notes

DR Loosen DR L Dry Riesling 2024 is crafted by Ernst F. Loosen, who has run the winery since 1988. Great wines, he says, are the perfect expression of soil, climate and grape variety. With the heritage of his ancestors – rooted, ancient vines in historic large locations of the Central Moselle – he has found exactly the material needed to produce independent, complex wines of world-class level. Today, DR Loosen is internationally regarded as the flagship of a rediscovered German Riesling culture. The south-facing steep slopes and their proximity to the Moselle create a perfect microclimate for Riesling. The southern slope guarantees sunlight from morning to evening, whilst the steep slope allows the ground to be ideally heated with little shadow cast. During the day, the Moselle reflects the sun's rays into the vineyard, whilst at night it releases stored heat, ensuring a balanced microclimate. A long growing season allows the grapes to mature slowly whilst preserving their refreshing acidity, creating aromatic and fruity characteristics that showcase terroir and soil with unique ability to age for decades.

Vintage Conditions

The 2024 vintage presented challenging conditions with climatic shifts affecting grape varieties characterised by compact clusters, such as Riesling. The harvest, typically spanning about 5 weeks, was condensed into a succinct 2½-week period, prompting swift reactions from the team. The overall yield for the year suffered a 30% reduction, as a significant portion of grape material had to be meticulously sorted. In a silver lining, the must exhibited a robust supply of nutrients, facilitating a swift and uninterrupted fermentation process, creating aromatic and fruity characteristics with refreshing acidity. The south-facing steep slopes and proximity to the Moselle created perfect microclimate despite challenging conditions, with the long growing season allowing grapes to mature slowly whilst preserving refreshing acidity. The 2024 vintage represents the dedication to quality and meticulous sorting, showcasing the unique ability to showcase terroir and soil. The wine offers consistently exceptional taste experience, demonstrating why Riesling has remained one of Germany's most beloved grape varieties for centuries, suitable for wide range of styles and able to age for decades.