Franz Winkel - Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1893 - 0,7 l

A remarkable late-19th-century Riesling from the Rheingau, this Franz Winkel Oestricher Lenchen Trockenbeerenauslese dates from the exceptional 1893 vintage. Bottles of this age and style are extraordinarily rare, offering a unique opportunity to experience a piece of German wine history in liquid form.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its considerable age and concentration. Its complex bouquet suggests honey, ripe peach, apricot and citrus, with the layered character expected from a mature Trockenbeerenauslese. On the palate, it is intensely sweet and rich, balanced by a pleasant acidity that brings freshness and definition. The finish is long and persistent. At more than a century old, its evolution will depend greatly on provenance and storage conditions; it is best approached as a historic, fully mature collector’s wine rather than one intended for further development.

Production
Produced from Riesling in the Oestricher Lenchen vineyard in Germany’s Rheingau, this wine is classified as a Trockenbeerenauslese—a style made from exceptionally ripe, individually selected grapes affected by noble rot. Specific details regarding the harvest and vinification of this 1893 bottling are not available, but the style is associated with naturally concentrated fruit, pronounced sweetness and balancing acidity.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s aromas to unfold without muting its complexity. Its sweetness and acidity would traditionally complement foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts and refined pastries. Given its age, decanting should be approached cautiously: stand the bottle upright before opening and, if necessary, decant gently to remove sediment, while tasting promptly after opening.

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