Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 2023 (Germany) Rated 95JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 95
What an incredibly complex, spicy wine this is, in spite of the restrained natural grape sweetness. So vibrant without a hint of the oiliness that the Mosel Ausleses of recent vintages had. Great lemony freshness in the long and delicate finish. Drink from release.

Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 2023

A luxurious, fruit-driven Mosel Auslese from one of Germany's most iconic estates, Dr. Loosen's 2023 Urziger Wurzgarten showcases the vineyard's famed red-slate soils with explosive aromatics, vibrant sweetness, and electric acidity.
The 2023 vintage delivers purity, precision, and classic Wurzgarten spice—an exceptional late-harvest Riesling built for both indulgent drinking and long aging.

Key Details

• Producer: Dr. Loosen
• Vineyard: Urziger Wurzgarten (Mosel)
• Category: Riesling Auslese (Late Harvest)
• ABV: ~7–8%
• Style: Sweet, vibrant, mineral-driven Mosel Riesling

Tasting Notes

• Peach, apricot, and ripe tropical fruit
• Honey, citrus blossom, and signature Wurzgarten spice
• Silky sweetness balanced by razor-sharp acidity
• Long, mineral-laced finish with red-slate tension

Profile & Craft

• Fruit sourced from steep, red-volcanic-slate slopes of Urziger Wurzgarten
• Late-harvest selection of ultra-ripe berries for richness and intensity
• Classic Mosel craftsmanship emphasizing purity and balance
• Highly age-worthy Auslese capable of decades of evolution

Serving & Pairing

• Serve well-chilled at 45-50°F
• Pairs with spicy Asian cuisine, foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts
• Drink now for vibrant sweetness or cellar 20-30+ years
• Ideal for collectors of premium, site-specific Mosel Riesling