Schloss Johannisberg - Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Spätlese Cabinet Grünlack Versteigerung 1946 - 0,7 l

Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Spätlese Cabinet Grünlack Versteigerung 1946 is a remarkable piece of Rheingau wine history. Bottled in the immediate post-war period and presented in the estate’s distinctive Grünlack auction style, this rare 0.7-litre bottle offers collectors and enthusiasts the chance to experience a mature Riesling from one of Germany’s most celebrated historic vineyards.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as displaying a deep golden colour with greenish reflections. Its mature bouquet combines ripe peach, apricot and citrus with fine mineral tones and a subtle hint of honey. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, balancing developed fruit character with refreshing acidity. A long, intense finish brings saline nuances and delicate spice. As a wine from 1946, its condition and expression will naturally depend on storage, fill level and the individual bottle. It should be approached as a mature collector’s wine rather than judged solely by the standards of a young Riesling; properly preserved examples may offer remarkable depth and longevity.

Production
The wine originates from the renowned Johannisberg vineyard in the Rheingau, a historic Riesling site known for its distinctive mineral character and favourable conditions for producing ageworthy wines. It is identified as a Spätlese, indicating grapes harvested with a high degree of ripeness, and as a Grünlack Versteigerung bottling associated with Schloss Johannisberg’s prestigious auction tradition. Detailed information on the 1946 harvest, grape selection and vinification is not available.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C. Its mature fruit, balancing acidity and savoury finish make it a fitting partner for delicate fish, seafood, shellfish and refined light appetisers. Given its age, decanting should be approached cautiously: taste a small amount first and, if necessary, transfer it gently to a clean decanter shortly before serving to remove any sediment, while avoiding prolonged aeration.

Producer
Schloss Johannisberg is one of Germany’s most historic wine estates and a defining name of the Rheingau. The estate has been associated with outstanding Riesling for centuries and is widely linked to the celebrated 1775 discovery of late-harvested grapes, an event central to the history of Spätlese. Its wines, including rare auction bottlings such as this 1946 Grünlack, remain highly regarded for their provenance, elegance and exceptional ageing potential.

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