Schloss Reinhartshausen - Erbacher Herrenberg Riesling Auslese 1937 'ex Chateau 2018' - 0,7 l

A rare piece of Rheingau wine history, this 1937 Erbacher Herrenberg Riesling Auslese was harvested before being cellared at Schloss Reinhartshausen for decades and released from the estate’s treasury in 2018. Presented in a 0.7-litre bottle, it offers the remarkable opportunity to experience a mature German sweet wine from one of the great vintages of the pre-war era.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its considerable age and long maturation. Its aromatic profile is intensely evolved, with layers of ripe peach, apricot, honey and dried-fruit character. On the palate, it is rich and sweet, yet balanced by the refreshing acidity that gives mature Riesling its poise and energy. The finish is long, persistent and gently honeyed. As a wine from 1937, it is fully mature and should be enjoyed for its complexity rather than cellared for further development; continued ageing depends greatly on storage conditions and the individual bottle.

Production
Produced from Riesling grapes grown in the Erbacher Herrenberg vineyard in the Rheingau, the wine was made in the Auslese style, traditionally associated with carefully selected, fully ripe grape clusters. It was then matured and preserved at Schloss Reinhartshausen until being removed from the estate’s treasury in 2018. Detailed information on the original harvest and vinification methods is not available, but the wine’s remarkable longevity reflects both its quality and the classical structure of mature Rheingau Riesling.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas and sweetness to unfold in the glass. Its richness makes it an excellent match for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, apricot tart, foie gras and richly flavoured blue or washed-rind cheeses. Decanting is not essential for such an old wine, but careful standing and gentle pouring can help separate any sediment; opening shortly before serving is generally preferable to prolonged aeration.

Producer
Schloss Reinhartshausen is a historic estate in the Rheingau, a region renowned for its ageworthy Rieslings and vineyard sites along the Rhine. The estate’s long cellaring tradition is particularly significant in this bottle, which remained under its care for more than 80 years before its 2018 release from the Schatzkammer. This rare ‘ex Chateau’ provenance makes the wine a compelling expression of both the Erbacher Herrenberg vineyard and the enduring heritage of Schloss Reinhartshausen.

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