2012 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs RESERVE Q.b.A. trocken Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2012 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs RESERVE Q.b.A. trocken, Dr. Loosen

Aged on the lees in classic Mosel foudres for two years, the 2012 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben Reserve opens with a bright and very delicate nose. Round, intense and very elegant on the palate, this Reserve reveals great finesse and complexity and is currently the greater, finer wine compared to the regular GG. Tasted October 2017. - Stephan Reinhardt, Mai 2018

Mosel Fine Wines - 2012 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs RESERVE Q.b.A. trocken, Dr. Loosen

The Würzgarten Reserve GG is made from parcels of very old un-grafted vines in the prime Urglück, Maxberg, Layenhaus and original Würzgarten sectors. It is fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 24 months before being bottled. Cassis, tangerine and herbs give a lively and fresh side to the still somewhat reduced nose. They are joined by riper scents of apricot and quince with air. The wine is full of grip on the palate, with a tart side and some acidity still in need of integration, making the wine taste almost like a cask sample! However, the finish is long and refined. This will need time but should prove quite a cracker of a wine at maturity. 2022-2042. - Okt. 2015