Schloss Reinhartshausen - Erbacher Heiligenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Cabinet Versteigerung 1897 'ex Chateau 2018' - 0,7 l

A remarkable historic Riesling from the Rheingau, this 1897 Erbacher Heiligenberg Trockenbeerenauslese was offered at the Schloss Reinhartshausen auction in 2018 and is identified as “ex Chateau 2018.” Made from one of the estate’s finest sites, it is a rare collector’s wine that combines extraordinary age with the concentration traditionally associated with Trockenbeerenauslese.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its remarkable maturity. Its complex bouquet evokes ripe and dried fruit, honey, sweet spice and layered tertiary notes developed over more than a century in bottle. On the palate, it is concentrated and full-bodied, with rich sweetness balanced by a composed thread of acidity. Flavours of mature fruit, honey and spice lead into a long, persistent finish. At over 120 years old, this is a fully mature wine intended primarily for appreciation now; its condition and provenance will be especially important when opening such a historic bottle.

Production
Produced from Riesling grown in the Erbacher Heiligenberg vineyard in Germany’s Rheingau, the wine reflects the exceptional concentration associated with Trockenbeerenauslese, a style traditionally made from individually selected, shrivelled grapes, often affected by noble rot. The supplied information does not detail the original harvest or vinification methods, but the wine was subsequently presented at a Schloss Reinhartshausen auction in 2018 as part of its historic provenance.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing time for its aromas to unfold in the glass. Its sweetness and concentration would complement foie gras, blue cheese, pâté, fruit-based desserts or a refined dessert featuring caramel and nuts. Decanting is not essential for such an old wine and may risk exposing it too quickly to oxygen; instead, open carefully and pour gently, or decant briefly only if sediment requires removal.

Producer
Schloss Reinhartshausen is a historic Rheingau estate associated with the renowned wine village of Erbach and with the production and preservation of fine Riesling. Its connection to the Erbacher Heiligenberg and its long-standing auction tradition place the estate among the region’s notable historic producers. This bottle’s 1897 vintage and 2018 auction presentation make it particularly significant for collectors of mature German wine.

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