Carl Loewen Riesling Maximin Herrenberg 1896 Alte Reben Trocken 2021
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About the wine
A Riesling of heavenly quality from the oldest vineyard in the world
Christopher and Karl-Josef are devoted to Mosel, where their family have been making quality wines with minimal intervention for years. In 2008, the pair were offered the chance to take the reins of one of the oldest vineyards in the world, planted in 1896.
Vines of this age produce grapes in very, very low yields, so to harvest enough for a decent sized vintage can be a pretty tall order. But to pass up an opportunity to make this kind of wine from such historic vines, would be passing up the opportunity to make a wine of Godly quality.
The yields may be small but each grape grown on a hundred year old vine is packed with uber intense flavour and character. This is a really striking dry Riesling with bright peach and delicate spice notes. You'll find a rich concentration, alongside an elegant lightness of touch, which is exactly what sets Mosel apart from other Riesling growing regions.
Best before
Drink now to 2040
Serving advice
Best served chilled at 12°C
Food match
A special Riesling like this is a dream for food pairing - spicy Asian curries and seafood dishes are a classic choice, but it would also go down well with chicken dishes, pork, cheese, on its own... let your imagination run wild.
Contains sulphites
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Germany
Mosel
Riesling
Crisp White
12.0% ABV
75cl
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Christopher and Karl-Josef Loewen
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With their passion for pure, elegant Riesling and dedication to natural winemaking methods that let the fruit do the talking - this father and son pair are making some of the most in-demand wines in the entire Mosel. And the best bit? They just became your star German signings.
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The Loewen’s steep, sloping vineyards encompass some of the very best sites in the entire Mosel, including an astonishing set of 1896-planted vines - ‘the oldest Riesling vines in the world’ says Christopher - that were so highly-revered even then, that the Russian Tsar bought exclusive rights to the wine that was made there.
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Working on those steep slopes in the Mosel Valley has its challenges. Mainly, a lot of hard working hours in the vineyards, picking every single grape by hand. But for Christopher - who now runs the show - and Karl-Josef, it’s all worth it to make a truly special wine for people like you to enjoy.
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Customer comments
One of the best white wines i’ve ever tasted.
This is a cracking Riesling, which paired nicely with pancetta wrapped around hake with peas and bulgur wheat.
It's a medium-bodied Mosel wine. Medium straw colour and medium intensity on the nose. The acidity is zingy but not over the top. Just the faintest waft of petroleum with citrus, honey, pineapple, apple, and peach. There's an oiliness in the mouth that lingers on with the finish.
The missus also loved this one. A fantastic wine.
Let's try this again for the millionth time. Hyperlink issues that are making me less hyper 🤣
White heavy order as I have a fair few reds at home still. Fingers crossed this goes well.
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Zillinger Neuland Organic Gruner Veltliner 2021
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Carl Loewen Riesling Maximin Herrenberg 1896 Alte Reben Trocken 2021
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Red wine
PI Saperavi 2021
Rose wine
Benjamin Darnault Pique Nique Rosé 2022
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Freebie
Johan Kruger x 2 Kruger Family Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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(latest reply 11 months ago)
Paolo Sacchetto
Winemaker
well done and hope you will like having my PG with some italian primi piatti....
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1 year ago
Winery PI / Teona and Levan
Winemaker
Paul, thank you so much for picking our Saperavi for your red wine choice, we appreciate it!
This red wine has a distinct personality, it is a single vineyard handcrafted wine, fermented on a wild yeast, faithfully expressing terroir and vintage year. That’s why I love it so much!
My suggestion is to pair it with meat dishes or aged cheese! Decant it, (wine would open more and will show complexity ) and serve at 16-18C. I hope you enjoy and looking forward to your feedback! cheers 💙🥂
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1 year ago
Benjamin Darnault
Winemaker
Thank you for including my PN Rose in this order Paul - really hope you enjoy it! Look forward to hearing your thoughts :)
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1 year ago
Scott Peterson
Winemaker
Coolio Paul, looks like a hello tasting,. Thanks for your support of my ROX chardonnay.
Cheers from Cali!
Scott
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11 months ago
This is indeed a momentous review, but more of that later. A few years ago I wouldn’t have touched Riesling with a barge pole: bad experiences with early adventures into wine, allied with bad cheap examples drunk during the 90’s in Paris had stained me.
But then along came Vicky and educated me and the rest is history.
A nose of pineapple chunks, and on the palate I get zingy fresh pear, peach and pineapple. Well-balanced, great mouthfeel, just the right level of acidity and just a perfect match to a well-spiced daal and other accompaniments. I didn’t want this bottle to end it was that good.
Yes it’s expensive, but there are reasons for that and if a wine is this good, you really don’t mind paying extra.
So, momentous? Why? I hear one or two of you ask. Well, I’m stingy with my 5 hearts, and this is definitely number 7 on the list and is the first non-red wine ever to be rewarded with the full house.
Friday 19th January 2024 x 95/100
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(latest reply 8 months ago)
Bill Siviter
Angel
Whoa! And I missed this when you posted it Mark. Your 5 hearts are rare as Unicorn poo 🍷
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1 year ago
Christopher and Karl-Josef Loewen
Winemaker
Dear Mark,
what a great description of our Maximin Herrenberg. I am glad to read that you loved the outcome of the oldest Riesling vines in the world so much. I am totally with you that it shows a very unique style.
Best regards from Mosel valley
Christopher
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8 months ago
Mark Bonsall
Many thanks for the response Christopher. Look forward to sampling another vintage some day.
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8 months ago
Paul Lawton
Angel
I quite agree with your comments, Mark. I love all three of Christopher and Karl-Josef's Rieslings, however, you really get what you pay for with this beauty. 👍
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8 months ago
It’s the Carl Loewen Riesling Maximin Herrenberg 1896 Alte Reben Trocken 2021 for us tonight with a Kashmiri Massala daal, cauliflower steak and other exciting accompaniments.
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(latest reply 1 year ago)
Mark Bonsall
Kind of wish I could add a picture of the food in the comments but hey ho. It was stunning, the daal was just spicy enough, we had a kohlrabi gratin and some ginger and nigella seasoned kale, with cauliflower steaks. Great stuff, and the wine is fantastic. I’m getting oodles of pineapple backed up by pear and peach. Stunning.
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1 year ago
Paul Lawton
Angel
Great choice Mark. Did you manage to nab any at the regular price of the Riesling Alte Reben earlier in the month?
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1 year ago
With our Christmas dinner was the exceptional Carl Loewen Riesling Maximin Herrenberg 1896 Alte Reben Trocken 2021. Nice and crisp with a racey acidity. Cut through the fatty pork and salty gammon a treat.
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(latest reply 1 year ago)
Darren Campbell
Angel
@Paul Lawton recommended this wine and it certainly delivers
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1 year ago
Natalia Suta
Outstanding wine, Darren, and a great pairing. Also recommended to me by Paul haha
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1 year ago
Paul Lawton
Angel
I first tried decent German Riesling in the late 70's/early 80's at the Grüne Woche International Trade Fair and the Loewen's Rieslings - and this one in particular - are right up there with the very best that my memories from those days recall, Darren and Natalia. I am certainly more than happy to sing Christopher and Karl-Joseph's praises when they turn out such outstanding wines as this.
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1 year ago
A scrumptious Riesling that went amazingly well with some dried fruits and nuts, and also a little bit if salami.
Very good. Pronounced nose of lemon, lemon sorbet, overripe apple, pear, peach, melon, mango, almond, marzipan, and spice, all framed in notes of slate. Matching intensity on the palate that balances beautifully against the high acidity and medium alcohol. Medium finish. Off-dry, medium(+) body. Pair it with heavier dishes with a lot of flavour and a bit of spice, e.g., fish curry, vegetable curry, or pork chops in mushroom sauce.
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(latest reply 2 years ago)
Paul Lawton
Angel
I think that I need to rent out a few of your taste buds, Natalia. 😂
I really enjoyed this wine when I paired it with a *home-made fish cakes - *some mashed potato, chives, gruyere and cod, all bound together with an egg and then coated in panko breadcrumbs - and a Summer salad, two months ago. 👍
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2 years ago
Natalia Suta
Haha, thanks, Paul. I need to rent out your cooking skills! It sounds delicious! Also, I think you were the one who recommended Carl Loewen's wine to me - thank you.
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2 years ago
Paul Lawton
Angel
No problem at all, Natlalia. If you've not tried this Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc before, I think you will love it too:-
https://www.nakedwines.co.uk/products/tapi-marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-2022
Enjoy your August Bank Holiday wines. 👍
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2 years ago
Natalia Suta
Thank you, Paul! It's in my basket now! :D
I'm away, so definitely enjoying myself! Hope you had a relaxing BH weekend :)
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2 years ago
Paul Lawton
Angel
Another antipodean beauty that I rather enjoyed - along with the judges at the International Wine Challenge 2023, apparently - was this one:-
https://www.nakedwines.co.uk/products/rabbit---spaghetti-clare-valley-shiraz-2021
I hope you enjoy either of these as much as I did. 👍
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2 years ago
Lovely rieisling.
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