It is no secret than Ernst Loosen makes great Riesling. I tasted this, the first German Pinot Noir—I presume he labels it Pinot Noir instead of the German, Spätburgunder, for marketing reasons—of his I have had, side-by-side with a Bourgogne Rouge from his new project in Burgundy. What a difference site makes from him. With bright, crunchy red fruity notes, this bargain priced Pinot Noir has more than you would expect at the price. Fruitier and less precise than his Bourgogne Rouge, a hint of leafy character adds to its appeal.
88 Michael Apstein – June 25, 2025