Wegeler - Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Eiswein-Beerenauslese Versteigerung 1981 - 0,75 l

Wegeler’s 1981 Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Eiswein-Beerenauslese Versteigerung is a rare, mature sweet wine from one of the Rheingau’s distinguished vineyards. Harvested more than four decades ago, this auction wine reflects the exceptional concentration and ageing potential associated with premium Riesling from Germany’s great vintages.

Tasting Notes
The wine is described as having a luminous golden colour, with the visual depth expected from a mature sweet Riesling. Its bouquet is rich and expressive, revealing aromas of ripe fruit, honey and delicate spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generously sweet, supported by a lively balance of acidity. Citrus nuances and a subtle mineral character emerge on the long, graceful finish. As a 1981 vintage, it is best appreciated as a mature collector’s wine; its condition and remaining ageing potential will depend greatly on storage history and bottle provenance.

Production
Made from Riesling associated with the Oestricher Lenchen vineyard in the Rheingau, this wine represents the concentrated style of German Eiswein and Beerenauslese. Such wines are produced from highly ripe grapes, with Eiswein traditionally requiring grapes to be harvested while frozen, while Beerenauslese is made from individually selected, botrytised or exceptionally ripe berries. As a Versteigerung wine, it was selected for auction, highlighting its rarity and quality. Specific harvesting and vinification details for this bottle are not available.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled, around 8–10°C, allowing the wine’s aromas to develop in the glass. Its sweetness and acidity make it a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, pâtisserie and blue or mature cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or contemplative dessert wine. Decanting is not usually necessary, although careful standing and pouring may help separate any sediment in this mature bottle.

Producer
Wegeler is one of the established names of the Rheingau, with a long-standing reputation for producing and ageing fine Riesling. The estate is particularly associated with carefully selected wines from prestigious vineyard sites and with the region’s tradition of auction-quality bottlings. This Oestricher Lenchen Versteigerung from 1981 is a distinctive addition to a collection of mature German sweet wines.

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