Citrusy and tight, with density on a light-weight frame. Compact for now, but its purity and vibrance are appealing. A mineral note lingers on the finish. Best from 2008 through 2018. 200 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Germany / Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Select to Add

Another success from Loosen, the 2005 Erdener Treppchen Spatlese artfully combines honey, melon and citrus flavors with aromas of wet slate. It’s a bit chunky, but should slim down in a few years. It finishes well, with a long, tactile, minerally feel.——J.C.(6/2/2007)—— 92