Loosen Brothers USA is proud to offer the wines of Riesling evangelist Ernst Loosen: Dr. Loosen from the Mosel and J.L. Wolf from the Pfalz. Our portfolio now also features a select group of extraordinary wines made by good friends (and relatives) of Ernst. This has expanded our portfolio to other regions of Germany, as well as into France, Switzerland and the United States. As with Ernst, each of these highly regarded producers is a dedicated proponent of the concept of “terroir,” a belief that a great wine should boldly proclaim its origins. They have dedicated themselves to making wines with guts and soul — exactly the kinds of wines that we want to represent.
Located in the heart of the Mosel valley, Dr. Loosen is consistently ranked among the top 10 wine estates in Germany and among the best Riesling producers in the world.
Non-Estate Wines- Dr. L Riesling
- Dr. L Sparkling Riesling
- Estate Riesling Dry, "Red Slate"
- Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Alte Reben GG
- Estate “Blue Slate”
- Bernkasteler Lay
- Erdener Treppchen
- Wehlener Sonnenuhr
- Erdener Treppchen
- Ürziger Würzgarten
- Wehlener Sonnenuhr
- Erdener Treppchen
- Ürziger Würzgarten
- Wehlener Sonnenuhr
- Erdener Prälat
- Estate (375 ml & 187ml)
- Limited single-vineyard Eiswein, depending on vintage
- Estate (375ml & 187 ml)
- Limited single-vineyard BA, depending on vintage
- Limited single-vineyard TBA, depending on vintage
Owned by Ernst Loosen, J.L. Wolf is located in the Pfalz region along the Rhine in Southern Germany. Here, Ernst makes drier Rieslings, as well as wines from other grape varieties.
Villa Wolf (non-estate wines)- Gewürztraminer
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling Dry
- Pinot Noir Rosé
- Pinot Noir
- Dornfelder
- Riesling Wachenheimer
- Riesling Wachenheimer Belz
- Riesling Pechstein
One of Germany’s most elite producers, Weingut Robert Weil produces vividly intense, distinguished Rieslings from its first-rate vineyard sites in the Rheingau. Robert Weil is also among the perennial top 10 wine estates of Germany, along with Dr. Loosen.
Estate Wines- Riesling Dry
- Riesling "Tradition" (off-dry)
- Riesling Kabinett
- Riesling Trocken, Kiedrich Turmberg
- Riesling Ersted Gewächs (trocken), Kiedrich Gräfenberg
- Riesling Spätlese, Kiedrich Gräfenberg
In addition to the six core wines, above, the following wines are available in limited quantities on a pre-arrival basis, and depending on vintage. Please inquire.
- Riesling Auslese, Kiedrich Turmberg
- Riesling Auslese, Kiedrich Gräfenberg
- Riesling Beerenauslese, Kiedrich Turmberg
- Riesling Beerenauslese, Kiedrich Gräfenberg
- Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Kiedrich Turmberg
- Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Kiedrich Gräfenberg
A legendary producer from the tiny Ruwer valley in the Mosel region, the Maximin Grünhaus estate dates back to the 10th century. Fifth-generation owner, Carl von Schubert makes stellar wines from his monopole vineyards.
Estate Wines- Maximin Grünhäuser Riesling Trocken (QbA)
- Maximin Grünhäuser Riesling (QbA)
- Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett
- Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese
- Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling "Superior"
In addition to the five core wines, above, additional Maximin Grünhaus wines are available in limited quantities on a pre-arrival basis, and depending on vintage. Please inquire.
The well-known and highly respected Burgundy winemaker, Nicolas Potel, has founded a new estate (Domaine de Bellene), as well as this new négociant house, Maison Roche de Bellene. He produces wines of extraordinary quality from excellent vineyards throughout the region.
White WinesU.S. core selection:
- Bourgogne Chardonnay Vieilles Vignes (old vines)
- Meursault VV
- Puligny-Montrachet VV
- Montagny 1er Cru
- Saint-Aubin qer Cru, Le Charmois
- Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Chenevottes
- Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, Les Chalumeaux
- Meursault 1er Cru, Les Charmes
- Meursault 1er Cru, Les Gouttes d'Or
- Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
- Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
- Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
- Bourgogne Pinot Noir VV
- Savigny-les-Beaune VV
- Volnay VV
- Gevrey-Chambertin VV
- Chambolle-Musigny VV
- Volnay 1er Cru, Les Pitures
- Nuits-Saint-Georges VV
- Vosne-Romanée VV
- Volnay 1er Cru, Les Clos des Chênes
- Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, Les Pruliers
- Gevery-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers
- Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Aux Malconsorts
- Corton Grand Cru
- Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru
- Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
- Clos de Bougeot Grand Cru
- Echezeaux Grand Cru
- Chambertin Grand Cru
Widely considered to be one of the finest wine estates of Switzerland, Weingut Gantenbein makes very small quantities of stunning Pinot Noir — a rare and unforgettable glory.
- Gantenbein Pinot Noir
Located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, J. Christopher specializes in hand-crafted Pinot Noir made in the traditional style of Burgundy.
White Wines- Chardonnay, Cuvee Lunatique
- Sauvignon Blanc, Willamette Valley
- Sauvignon Blanc, Croft Vineyard
- Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
- Pinot Noir, "Nuages" (Chehalem Mountains)
- Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills Cuvée
- Pinot Noir, Sandra Adele
- Pinot Noir, Charlie's Vineyard
- Pinot Noir, Abbey Ridge
- Pinot Noir, Le Pavillon Vineyard