Grans-Fassian - Leiwener Lauretiuslay Riesling Edelbeerenauslese 1969 - 0,7 l

Grans-Fassian’s 1969 Leiwener Lauretiuslay Riesling Edelbeerenauslese is a rare, mature sweet wine from Germany’s Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region. Made from individually selected grapes affected by noble rot, this historic vintage offers remarkable concentration, balance and bottle-aged complexity—an exceptional choice for collectors and lovers of mature Riesling.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden colour, reflecting more than five decades of bottle maturation. Its mature bouquet is rich and layered, with notes of honey, apricot, ripe peach and citrus alongside a subtle mineral character. On the palate, it is full-bodied and sweet, yet beautifully balanced by Riesling’s refreshing acidity. The long, persistent finish combines mature fruit, mineral freshness and a gentle citrus lift. Properly stored, a wine of this age may offer a memorable drinking experience, although its condition and remaining ageing potential will depend greatly on storage history and bottle provenance.

Production
Edelbeerenauslese is produced from exceptionally ripe, hand-selected grapes, typically concentrated by Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot. This natural process reduces the water content of the berries and intensifies their sugars, aromas and acidity. The wine comes from the steep Lauretiuslay vineyard near Leiwen in the Mosel, a site associated with the mineral character and elegant acidity that help sweet Rieslings develop over many decades. Specific details regarding the 1969 harvest and vinification are not available.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas to unfold without muting its complexity. It is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot or peach pastries, crème brûlée and blue or mature hard cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative aperitif. Decanting is not usually essential for a mature Riesling of this style; if sediment is present, carefully stand the bottle upright before serving and pour gently, or decant briefly immediately before tasting.

Producer
Grans-Fassian is a respected Mosel producer based in Leiwen, an area known for steep vineyards and distinctive Riesling. The estate’s wines reflect the region’s tradition of combining ripe fruit, pronounced acidity and mineral freshness, particularly in its long-lived sweet wines. This 1969 Leiwener Lauretiuslay Edelbeerenauslese is a particularly rare historic bottling, offering both drinking pleasure and considerable appeal as a collector’s item.

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