Gillot & Söhne - Oppenheimer Reisekahr Riesling Beerenauslese 1933 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of Rheinhessen wine history, the Gillot & Söhne Oppenheimer Reisekahr Riesling Beerenauslese 1933 offers a rare opportunity to experience a sweet Riesling from a pre-war vintage. Bottled in a 0.7-litre format and matured for decades, it is as much a collector’s wine as it is a tasting experience, provided it has been stored under suitable conditions.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as showing a deep golden colour, characteristic of an exceptionally mature sweet Riesling. Its aromatic profile is intense and layered, combining ripe stone fruit with notes of honey, spice and developed bottle-aged complexity. On the palate, flavours of apricot, peach and citrus are balanced by a refreshing thread of acidity, lending definition to the wine’s richness. At more than 90 years of age, this is a fully mature wine rather than one intended for further cellaring. Its condition will depend greatly on storage, fill level and the individual bottle, so it should be approached as a historic and potentially highly rewarding expression of old Riesling.

Production
Beerenauslese is a noble-sweet German wine made from individually selected, highly ripe grapes, often influenced by noble rot. This bottle was produced from Riesling in Oppenheim, Rheinhessen, during the 1933 vintage and has matured in bottle ever since. Specific details regarding the vineyard site, harvesting methods and vinification are not available.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas to unfold in the glass. Its sweetness and acidity make it a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot or peach dishes, crème brûlée and blue or strongly flavoured cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is not usually necessary for an old bottle of this age; instead, open carefully and pour gently, allowing any sediment to remain in the bottle.

Producer
Gillot & Söhne is associated with Oppenheim in Rheinhessen, one of Germany’s historic wine-growing areas and a traditional home of Riesling. This 1933 bottling reflects the region’s long-standing reputation for producing age-worthy, sweet wines and offers a rare glimpse into its viticultural past. As with many historic wines, the bottle’s provenance and storage history are important considerations for collectors and enthusiasts.

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