Loosen Bros. USA is the sole U.S. importer of the wines of celebrated Riesling producer Ernst Loosen, including Dr. Loosen (in Germany’s Mosel valley) and J.L. Wolf (in the Pfalz). In addition, our portfolio features a select group of wines from around the world, made by good friends and relatives of Ernst. This site is primarily for those in the wine trade, but all wine lovers are welcome. Prost!
Famed Burgundy producer Nicolas Potel joins the Loosen Bros. USA portfolio
Loosen Bros. USA is now the sole U.S. importer for the wines of Nicolas Potel’s new estate, Domaine de Bellene, and his new négociant company, Maison Roche de Bellene. Both are based in Beaune, at the very heart of the Burgundy wine region.
Domaine de Bellene is a 24-hectare (59 acre) estate, with parcels in the villages of Beaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Saint-Roman, Santenay, Savigny-les-Beaune, Volnay and Vosne-Romanée. The focus is on expressive, terroir-driven wines from old vines (minimum 35 years old). The vineyards have been farmed according to organic practices since 2006 and are now certified BIO. Vinification is minimalist in approach — no enzymes, cultured yeasts or acid adjustments are used, and filtration is avoided. Nicolas purchased the 16th century estate buildings in 2005 and is working to renovate them in as green a manner as possible. Environmental responsibility is being integrated into all aspects of the estate: buildings, vineyards, cellar work, energy conservation and production, and packaging materials.
More information about Domaine de Bellene
Maison Roche de Bellene is a new négociant house that Nicolas founded in 2009, after his departure from his former négociant company, Maison Nicolas Potel. The terroir-focused winemaking philosophy is the same as when Nicolas founded the original Maison in 1998. He has maintained his relationships with many of the same growers that he’s been working with for the past 15 years, and is continually finding new fruit sources — especially those with old vines. The range of wines at Maison Roche de Bellene includes a broad selection of Villages, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations from both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits.
More information about Maison Roche de Bellene
Please note: Nicolas Potel is no longer associated with the négociant company, Maison Nicolas Potel. The real Potel is only at Bellene!
New 2011 Villa Wolf Label Design
With the 2011 vintage, we are introducing a clean and classy new label design for the Villa Wolf line of wines. The new package was created to make the Villa Wolf brand stand out on shelves cluttered with gimmicky labels. See here for more info.
Join us at the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting in Sydney, Australia, Feb. 6–7, 2012
If you love Riesling and you've always wanted to visit Australia, mark your calendar for Feb. 6–7, 2012, and join us for the Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting in Sydney (invitation here). Guided by the world-renowned wine writers Jancis Robinson, OBE, and Stuart Pigott, the event will feature comparative tastings of dry and not-so-dry Rieslings from around the globe (online registration).
The highlight of the two-day event will be a study of the history of Riesling with some fine examples of this noble grape through the ages. For more information on this and other international Riesling events, see our Riesling Coalition press release.
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