Schloss Reinhartshausen - Erbacher Rheinhell Riesling Auslese Cabinet 1921 'ex Chateau 2018' - 0,7 l

A remarkably rare Rheingau Riesling from the historic 1921 vintage, the Schloss Reinhartshausen Erbacher Rheinhell Riesling Auslese Cabinet was released from the estate’s cellars in 2018 after approximately 97 years of maturation. With its exceptional age, provenance and sweet Auslese style, this 0.7-litre bottle is a compelling choice for collectors and lovers of historic German wine.

Tasting Notes
The wine presents a deep golden hue, reflecting its extraordinary maturity. Its bouquet is intensely evolved, with aromas of ripe peach, apricot and honey complemented by a subtle mineral character. On the palate, it is rich, full-bodied and sweet, yet retains the balancing freshness expected of mature Riesling. The finish is long, elegant and gently mineral, with layers of mature fruit and honeyed complexity. As a wine from 1921, it is fully mature and should be enjoyed for its rarity and present character rather than cellared primarily for further development.

Production
Produced from hand-selected Riesling grapes in Erbach’s Rheinhell vineyard area of the Rheingau, this historic Auslese was matured for approximately 97 years in the cellars of Schloss Reinhartshausen before being removed from the estate in 2018. The supplied information does not specify the exact vinification method, but the wine’s sweetness, concentration and longevity reflect the traditional qualities associated with carefully selected Rheingau Riesling.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Its sweetness and mature fruit make it an excellent partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot tart, crème brûlée and lightly sweet pastries; it can also be enjoyed with foie gras or a carefully selected blue cheese. Given its age, open the bottle gently and allow it to stand upright beforehand. Decanting is generally not necessary and may cause a very old wine to lose its delicate aromas, although a brief, careful decant can be considered if sediment is present.

Producer
Schloss Reinhartshausen is an established Rheingau estate associated with the production of distinguished Riesling from the region’s historic vineyards. This 1921 Erbacher Rheinhell bottling, released from the estate in 2018, offers a rare glimpse into the long-term aging potential of classic Rheingau sweet wine and represents a particularly notable acquisition for collectors of mature German Riesling.

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