Schloss Reinhartshausen - Erbacher Markobrunn Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Cabinet 1959 'ex Chateau 2018' - 0,7 l

A rare collector’s bottling from the historic Rheingau estate Schloss Reinhartshausen, this 1959 Erbacher Markobrunn Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese was released from the château cellar in 2018. Made from botrytis-affected grapes harvested in one of Germany’s most prestigious sweet-wine styles, it offers an exceptional opportunity to experience a mature Riesling from a celebrated post-war vintage.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its remarkable age and concentration. Its mature bouquet is richly perfumed, with notes of honey, dried apricot and ripe peach, complemented by the complex, layered aromas that develop through decades of bottle ageing. On the palate, it is full-bodied and sweet, with the natural acidity of Riesling providing balance and keeping the wine lively rather than heavy. A long, persistent finish underlines its concentration and maturity. Already fully developed, this is a wine to enjoy now; while well-stored bottles may continue to evolve, its future ageing potential is best regarded as a matter of personal preference and cellar conditions.

Production
The wine comes from Erbacher Markobrunn, a distinguished Rheingau vineyard site known for producing expressive, long-lived Riesling. Trockenbeerenauslese is made from individually selected grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot, which naturally concentrates sugars and aromatic compounds. The grapes are hand-harvested at exceptional ripeness, resulting in a small-volume, intensely concentrated sweet wine. This bottle was taken from the Schloss Reinhartshausen cellar in 2018 and is presented in a 0.7-litre format.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Its sweetness and acidity make it a classic partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot or peach tarts, crème brûlée and blue cheese; it can also be served in small pours as a contemplative aperitif or after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally unnecessary, although carefully standing the bottle upright and pouring gently can help separate any natural sediment that may have developed over its long maturation.

Producer
Schloss Reinhartshausen is a historic wine estate in the Rheingau, a region renowned for its Riesling and its tradition of producing age-worthy wines. The estate’s cellars provide an important link to earlier vintages, and the release of this 1959 bottle as “ex Château 2018” highlights its provenance and extended cellar history. With its rare combination of vineyard origin, noble-rot concentration and more than six decades of maturation, this bottling is particularly suited to collectors and enthusiasts of mature German sweet wines.

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