Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2024 to 2039.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2021201993/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: peach, apricot, quince, salty slate

Palate: yellow fruit, spice, mineral density

Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.

What it pairs with

  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Roast guinea fowl
    The wine's density and spice stand up to dark poultry while acidity refreshes the palate.
  • Aged Gruyere
    Salty slate minerality plays against the nutty cheese.

How to serve Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast guinea fowl, Aged Gruyere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Oak
Aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben

What does Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben taste like?

On the nose, peach, apricot, quince, salty slate. On the palate, yellow fruit, spice, mineral density. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Dry Grosses Gewachs from ungrafted old vines on Erden's red slate: ripe yellow stone fruit, salty slate minerality and a spicy, dense palate.

When should I drink Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?

Drink 5 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?

Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Aged Gruyere. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.

Is Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben vegan?

Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.

What grapes are in Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.

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