{"product_id":"staatsweinguter-eltville-kloster-eberbach-assmannshauser-hollenberg-spatburgunder-weissherbst-eiswein-auslese-fass-nr-63-1969-035-l","title":"Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Weißherbst Eiswein-Auslese Faß Nr. 63  1969 - 0,35 l","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare 1969 Eiswein-Auslese from Assmannshäuser Höllenberg, made by Staatsweingüter Eltville—today associated with the historic Kloster Eberbach estate in the Rheingau. Produced from Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) grapes in the Weißherbst style and bottled in a 0.35-litre format, this is a remarkable example of a mature German sweet wine from a celebrated vineyard and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows an intense golden-yellow colour, with the depth and luminosity expected from a mature dessert wine. Its bouquet is complex and developed, offering aromas of ripe orchard and stone fruit alongside honey, sweet spices and subtle tertiary nuances.\n\nOn the palate, it is rich, concentrated and distinctly sweet, balanced by refreshing acidity that keeps the wine lively rather than heavy. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering impressions of ripe fruit, honey and spice. At more than five decades of age, it should be approached as a fully mature wine; its condition and remaining vitality will depend greatly on storage and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg vineyard in the Rheingau, a site particularly associated with Spätburgunder, this wine was classified as an Eiswein-Auslese—indicating a highly concentrated, late-harvested wine made from grapes selected at exceptional ripeness and harvested under frozen conditions. As a Weißherbst, it represents a pale, lightly coloured style made from red grapes. Specific details of the 1969 harvest and vinification are not provided, but the wine’s concentration and sweetness reflect the historic German tradition of producing rare Prädikatswein from carefully selected fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled at approximately 8–10°C in small white-wine or dessert-wine glasses. It would pair beautifully with foie gras, pâté, mature blue cheeses and desserts based on baked apple, pear, stone fruit or vanilla. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally unnecessary for a small, mature bottle, although a careful decant may be considered if sediment is present; avoid excessive aeration, as very old sweet wines can be delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStaatsweingüter Eltville is historically connected with Kloster Eberbach, one of Germany’s most distinguished wine estates. Founded by Cistercian monks in 1136, Kloster Eberbach played a formative role in the development of viticulture in the Rheingau and remains closely associated with high-quality Riesling and Spätburgunder. This rare 1969 bottling reflects the estate’s long tradition of producing age-worthy, vineyard-designated German wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54617120538961,"sku":"GWCOM-AR000317","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/AR000317.png?v=1787089136","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/staatsweinguter-eltville-kloster-eberbach-assmannshauser-hollenberg-spatburgunder-weissherbst-eiswein-auslese-fass-nr-63-1969-035-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}