Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Bensheimer Streichling Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1971 - 0,7 l

A rare half-century-old German sweet wine, this 1971 Bensheimer Streichling Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese comes from Staatsweingüter Eltville, the historic estate associated with Kloster Eberbach. Produced from exceptionally concentrated Riesling grapes, it offers a remarkable combination of richness, sweetness and vibrant acidity—an elegant expression of one of Germany’s most prestigious dessert-wine styles.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its considerable age and concentration. Its complex bouquet reveals layers of ripe and dried fruit, honey, sweet spice and mature wine aromas. On the palate, it is full-bodied and richly textured, with pronounced but balanced sweetness supported by lively acidity. The finish is long, persistent and nuanced. At more than five decades old, this is a mature wine best enjoyed now, although its precise condition will depend on storage and bottle provenance.

Production
Trockenbeerenauslese is among Germany’s most concentrated Prädikatswein categories, traditionally made from individually selected, noble-rot-affected grapes that have dried on the vine. The Bensheimer Streichling vineyard is located in the Hessische Bergstrasse, a region known for its favourable exposure and Riesling production. Specific details of the 1971 harvesting and vinification are not available, but the wine’s depth and balance reflect the concentration and careful handling required for this style.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C to allow the wine’s aromas and mature complexity to unfold. It is a natural match for foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée and apple or pear tart, while its acidity also makes it an elegant partner for mildly spicy Asian cuisine. Decanting is not usually essential, but careful standing and gentle pouring can help separate any sediment; opening the bottle shortly before serving is recommended.

Producer
Kloster Eberbach, founded by Cistercian monks in 1136, is one of Germany’s most historically important wine estates and has played a central role in the development of Rheingau and wider German wine culture. Staatsweingüter Eltville was the historic state-winery designation associated with the estate, whose wines have long been valued for their precision, longevity and classic Riesling character. This 1971 bottling offers a rare glimpse into that heritage and into the extraordinary ageing potential of Germany’s finest sweet wines.

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