Carl Loewen Riesling Maximin Herrenberg 1896 Alte Reben Trocken 2021
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About the wine
A Riesling of heavenly quality from the oldest vineyard in the world
Christopher and Karl-Josef are devoted to Mosel, where their family have been making quality wines with minimal intervention for years. In 2008, the pair were offered the chance to take the reins of one of the oldest vineyards in the world, planted in 1896.
Vines of this age produce grapes in very, very low yields, so to harvest enough for a decent sized vintage can be a pretty tall order. But to pass up an opportunity to make this kind of wine from such historic vines, would be passing up the opportunity to make a wine of Godly quality.
The yields may be small but each grape grown on a hundred year old vine is packed with uber intense flavour and character. This is a really striking dry Riesling with bright peach and delicate spice notes. You'll find a rich concentration, alongside an elegant lightness of touch, which is exactly what sets Mosel apart from other Riesling growing regions.
Best before
Drink now to 2040
Serving advice
Best served chilled at 12°C
Food match
A special Riesling like this is a dream for food pairing - spicy Asian curries and seafood dishes are a classic choice, but it would also go down well with chicken dishes, pork, cheese, on its own... let your imagination run wild.
Contains sulphites
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Germany
Mosel
Riesling
Crisp White
12.0% ABV
75cl
Vegan
Vegetarian
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Christopher and Karl-Josef Loewen
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With their passion for pure, elegant Riesling and dedication to natural winemaking methods that let the fruit do the talking - this father and son pair are making some of the most in-demand wines in the entire Mosel. And the best bit? They just became your star German signings.
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The Loewen’s steep, sloping vineyards encompass some of the very best sites in the entire Mosel, including an astonishing set of 1896-planted vines - ‘the oldest Riesling vines in the world’ says Christopher - that were so highly-revered even then, that the Russian Tsar bought exclusive rights to the wine that was made there.
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Working on those steep slopes in the Mosel Valley has its challenges. Mainly, a lot of hard working hours in the vineyards, picking every single grape by hand. But for Christopher - who now runs the show - and Karl-Josef, it’s all worth it to make a truly special wine for people like you to enjoy.
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