Schloss Johannisberg - Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Beerenauslese Rosalack 1943 - 0,7 l

Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Beerenauslese Rosalack 1943 is a remarkably rare sweet wine from one of the Rheingau’s most historic estates. Crafted from individually selected, botrytised grapes, this mature vintage offers a unique opportunity to experience the richness and longevity of a classic German Beerenauslese from the 1943 harvest.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its considerable age and concentration. Its aromatic profile is intensely layered, combining ripe and dried fruit with honey, warm spices and subtle mature-wine nuances. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly sweet, supported by balancing acidity and a refined mineral character. The finish is long, persistent and complex, with the wine’s sweetness, freshness and tertiary notes working in harmony. At more than eight decades old, this Beerenauslese is already fully mature and should be approached as a rare drinking experience rather than a conventional young wine. Its condition and further development will depend greatly on storage history, fill level and provenance.

Production
The wine is made from Riesling grapes grown in the Rheingau and harvested by hand, with the finest berries carefully selected for Beerenauslese production. The concentration associated with this style traditionally comes from very ripe grapes, often affected by noble rot, which intensifies their sugars, aromas and flavour. The wine’s remarkable longevity is the result of this natural concentration, Riesling’s characteristic acidity and extended bottle maturation.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas to open gradually in the glass. It is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, foie gras and blue or mature cheeses, while its complexity also makes it rewarding to enjoy on its own as an aperitif. Given its age, decanting is not essential; if sediment is present, stand the bottle upright and decant very gently shortly before serving, avoiding prolonged aeration.

Producer
Schloss Johannisberg is one of Germany’s most distinguished wine estates and a landmark of the Rheingau, with a winemaking history dating back centuries. The estate is closely associated with the development and prestige of Rheingau Riesling, and its steep vineyards and historic cellars have long been recognised for producing wines of exceptional elegance and ageing potential. This 1943 Beerenauslese represents a rare piece of the estate’s vinous heritage and the enduring quality of its sweet Rieslings.

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