Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Weißherbst Eiswein-Auslese Versteigerung Faß Nr. 81 1970 - 0,35 l

A rare historical Rheingau dessert wine from the 1970 vintage, this Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Weißherbst Eiswein-Auslese was produced by Staatsweingüter Eltville, the historic state winery associated with Kloster Eberbach. Bottled from auction cask no. 81 in a 0.35-litre format, it represents an unusual and highly collectible expression of Pinot Noir harvested under Eiswein conditions.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, with the colour and concentration expected from a mature sweet wine of considerable age. Its bouquet is complex and expressive, revealing notes of honey, apricot, ripe peach and citrus alongside the evolved aromas of a well-cellared 1970 vintage. On the palate, it is sweet, richly fruity and balanced by a pleasing thread of acidity. The finish is long and lingering, allowing the wine’s honeyed fruit and mature character to develop gradually. At more than five decades old, it should be considered fully mature; further ageing is possible only with excellent provenance and consistently ideal storage, and the bottle is best enjoyed for its rarity and current character.

Production
The wine comes from the renowned Assmannshäuser Höllenberg vineyard in the Rheingau, a historic site particularly associated with Spätburgunder. It was made from Pinot Noir grapes harvested at naturally freezing temperatures, concentrating sugars, acidity and flavour in the berries before pressing. As a Weißherbst, it is an unusually pale, lightly coloured style made from red grapes, while the Eiswein-Auslese designation indicates both the frozen-grape harvest and the high level of ripeness achieved in the vintage.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C in small sweet-wine or white-wine glasses. Its richness and acidity would complement foie gras, blue cheese, pâté, fruit-based desserts and delicate pastries, while its mature character also makes it compelling as a contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is generally unnecessary for this small, mature bottle; if sediment is present, stand it upright before serving and pour gently, or use a careful short decant.

Producer
Kloster Eberbach is one of Germany’s most historically significant wine estates, founded by Cistercian monks in the Rheingau in the 12th century. Staatsweingüter Eltville formed part of the region’s state-run wine tradition and was closely connected with the production and auctioning of prestigious Rheingau wines. The estate’s long history, its important vineyard holdings and the tradition of auction wines make this 1970 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg bottling a distinctive piece of German wine heritage.

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