{"product_id":"schloss-reinhartshausen-erbacher-honigberg-riesling-auslese-1959-ex-chateau-2018-07-l","title":"Schloss Reinhartshausen - Erbacher Honigberg Riesling Auslese    1959 'ex Chateau 2018' - 0,7 l","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare 1959 Riesling Auslese from Schloss Reinhartshausen, the Erbacher Honigberg is a remarkable example of mature Rheingau sweet wine. Harvested more than six decades ago and offered as “ex Chateau 2018,” it has been carefully preserved at the estate before being released in an elegant 0.7-litre bottle—an exceptional choice for collectors and lovers of historic wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its long evolution in bottle. Its mature bouquet combines ripe orchard and dried fruit with honeyed notes, warm spice and subtle mineral nuances. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, with the sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is long, elegant and gently mineral, leaving a complex impression of mature fruit and honey.\n\nAs a wine from the 1959 vintage, it is fully mature and should be enjoyed for its developed character rather than cellared for further ageing. Its condition and longevity will naturally depend on provenance and storage, making the “ex Chateau 2018” history particularly significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine originates from the Erbacher Honigberg vineyard in the Rheingau, a renowned site for expressive Riesling shaped by its distinctive river-valley climate and mineral-rich soils. Produced as an Auslese from carefully selected, fully ripe grapes, it would have combined concentrated fruit with the acidity needed for long maturation. The wine was subsequently aged at Schloss Reinhartshausen, allowing its fruit, sweetness and acidity to develop into a more complex and harmonious mature profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing its aromas and texture to open gradually in the glass. It is a natural partner for mature blue cheese, foie gras, fruit-based desserts and dark or milk chocolate, and can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is not usually essential for an aged sweet Riesling; instead, open it carefully and serve from a clean glass, with gentle decanting only if sediment is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchloss Reinhartshausen is a historic estate in the Rheingau, a region internationally recognised for producing long-lived Riesling wines. Its cellars and estate holdings have contributed to the area’s tradition of fine, ageworthy wines, and this 1959 Erbacher Honigberg Auslese offers a rare opportunity to experience that heritage in mature form. With its historic vintage, estate provenance and preserved “ex Chateau 2018” release, it is particularly well suited to collectors and special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schloss Reinhartshausen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54617100255569,"sku":"GWCOM-AR000228","price":385.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/AR000228.png?v=1787088927","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/schloss-reinhartshausen-erbacher-honigberg-riesling-auslese-1959-ex-chateau-2018-07-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}