Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Cabinet 1959 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of Rheingau wine history, the 1959 Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese Cabinet from Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) offers a rare chance to experience a mature German Riesling from a celebrated vintage. With more than six decades of bottle age, it is a distinguished collector’s wine and a fascinating expression of both the Kiedricher Gräfenberg vineyard and the winemaking heritage of Kloster Eberbach.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden-yellow colour, reflecting its considerable age and development in bottle. Its mature bouquet is complex and inviting, with layers of honey, ripe peach, apricot and citrus, complemented by the evolved nuances expected from a well-cellared Riesling of this age. On the palate, it is harmonious and finely balanced, combining mature fruit character with a refreshing line of acidity. The finish is long, fruity and graceful. As a 1959 bottle, its condition and exact drinking window will depend greatly on storage history, but properly preserved examples can offer a memorable, fully mature Riesling experience.

Production
The wine originates from the Kiedricher Gräfenberg vineyard in Germany’s Rheingau, a historic site renowned for producing elegant, age-worthy Rieslings. The 1959 Auslese was made from carefully selected, ripe grapes from the vintage. Specific details regarding harvesting, must weight and vinification are not available, so the wine is best appreciated as a historic bottling whose character has been shaped by traditional production and extended bottle maturation.

Food & Serving
Its mature sweetness, acidity and developed fruit profile make it a natural match for freshwater fish, gently seasoned poultry, pâté and a selection of mature or blue cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative dessert wine. Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C. Decanting is not usually necessary for an old Riesling and may cause it to lose delicate aromas; if sediment is present, carefully stand the bottle upright before serving and pour slowly.

Producer
Staatsweingüter Eltville is closely associated with Kloster Eberbach, one of the most historically significant wine estates in the Rheingau. Founded by Cistercian monks in the 12th century, Kloster Eberbach played a formative role in developing the region’s viticultural identity and remains renowned for its Riesling and Spätburgunder. A 1959 bottling from this producer offers not only mature wine character, but also a direct link to the long winemaking tradition of the Rheingau.

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