Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz - Niersteiner Glöck Riesling Beerenauslese 1945 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of German wine history, this 1945 Niersteiner Glöck Riesling Beerenauslese comes from one of Rheinhessen’s most renowned vineyard sites. Produced by the Staatlichen Weinbaudomänen Mainz, it offers a rare opportunity to experience a mature sweet Riesling from the immediate post-war era—both a collector’s bottle and a wine of great historical character.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as showing a deep golden colour, characteristic of a well-matured Beerenauslese. Its bouquet is rich and concentrated, with aromas of ripe fruit and honey, likely complemented by the complex, developed nuances that can emerge after decades in bottle. On the palate, the natural sweetness is balanced by Riesling’s refreshing acidity, giving the wine poise and persistence rather than heaviness. At this exceptional age, the bottle should be approached as a mature historical wine. Its condition and development will depend greatly on storage, ullage and the integrity of the cork, but when well preserved it may offer a compelling glimpse into the longevity of German Riesling. Best enjoyed soon after opening rather than cellared further as a matter of course.

Production
The grapes originate from the celebrated Niersteiner Glöck vineyard in Rheinhessen, a site long associated with high-quality Riesling. Beerenauslese is made from individually selected, very ripe grapes, traditionally harvested by hand and often affected by noble rot, which concentrates sugars and aromas. Specific details of the 1945 harvest and vinification are not available, but the wine’s balance of sweetness and acidity reflects the classic structure of mature German Riesling.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C to allow its mature aromas and sweetness to show fully. It would be a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, pâtisserie and blue or mature hard cheeses, while its rarity also makes it rewarding to taste on its own. Decanting is not essential, but careful decanting may help separate any sediment; open gently and taste shortly after opening to assess its condition.

Producer
The Staatlichen Weinbaudomänen Mainz represent the historic tradition of state-managed viticulture in the Mainz area and have long been connected with the production and preservation of distinguished German wines. This bottle reflects both the importance of the Niersteiner Glöck site and the remarkable keeping potential of premium Riesling from Rheinhessen. As a 1945 vintage, it is particularly significant as a surviving document of German wine history and should be considered a collector’s item as well as a mature wine.

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