The Graacher Riesling comes from younger vines in the Graacher Himmelreich. Since the grapes come from a Grosse Lage, the wine could also have been bottled as a GG. However, Loosen have decided to produce GGs only from plots that are over 100 years old. These younger vines are only 15-20 years old. Accordingly, they decided to declassify the wine to a Village Riesling, even though its power and complexity are already amazingly close to GG quality. A powerful, yet very elegant Riesling, to which the weathered blue slate soil lends its freshness and elegance.

"Striking nose of white peach and blackcurrant with a whiff of smoke. Impressive depth and ripeness on the front and mid-palate, then comes the very clean and stony finish, all underlined by a streak of very positive leesiness that adds energy to the impressive picture. Drink or hold. 93 Points"
Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com (November 2023)