1989 Weingut Grans-Fassian, BA Goldkapsel - Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling - Mosel Beerenauslese - 1 Flasche (0,75 l)

BLACK FRIDAY & NO RESERVE PRICE – Grans-Fassian Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 1989 – Full-size 750 ml bottle with impeccable provenance

A rare opportunity to acquire a legendary Mosel Beerenauslese from one of Germany’s most prestigious estates. Grans-Fassian, with roots dating back to 1624, is a proud member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP), Germany’s elite association of top-quality wine producers. VDP membership guarantees adherence to the strictest standards of viticulture and winemaking, ensuring authenticity, sustainability, and excellence.

The Estate and Its Legacy
Grans-Fassian is celebrated for crafting Rieslings of purity, elegance, and longevity. Its historic vineyards along the Mosel have produced wines that consistently earn top ratings from leading critics and wine guides. The estate’s commitment to quality has made it a benchmark for classic Mosel style.

The Vineyard: Trittenheimer Apotheke
This wine originates from Trittenheimer Apotheke, classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE, Germany’s highest vineyard designation. The steep, slate-rich slopes overlooking the Mosel River create a unique microclimate that promotes slow ripening and the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for producing Beerenauslese of extraordinary concentration and complexity.

The Goldkapsel Significance and Selection
Goldkapsel is an unofficial but highly respected designation used by top Mosel estates to indicate a special selection within the Prädikat category. For Beerenauslese, Goldkapsel signals a richer, more concentrated wine, often from the finest parcels and crafted in extremely limited quantities. These bottlings are highly collectible and represent the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship.
How Goldkapsel is selected: Grapes for Goldkapsel wines are picked from the most exceptional parcels and often involve meticulous berry-by-berry selection, focusing on perfectly ripe or botrytized fruit. These wines typically have a significantly higher must weight than regular Auslese, approaching Beerenauslese or even TBA levels. They are drawn from small, select lots—sometimes a single Fuder—and bottled in very limited quantities. The elongated gold capsule on the bottle signals this special selection, making it instantly recognizable to collectors.

The 1989 Vintage and Botrytis Perfection
1989 is considered one of the greatest vintages in German wine history. Warm, dry conditions and ideal botrytis development produced intensely concentrated wines with remarkable balance and aging potential. This Beerenauslese Goldkapsel offers evolved aromas of honey, nuts, mint, and slate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a silky texture. Wine Enthusiast praised its creamy richness and complexity.

Beerenauslese and TBA Context
Beerenauslese (BA) is a rare Prädikat level, crafted from individually selected botrytis-affected berries. It offers greater concentration and sweetness than Auslese, while Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) represents the ultimate expression, made from raisin-like berries and produced only in exceptional years. Both BA and TBA wines are legendary for their longevity and collectible value.

Awards and Recognition
Grans-Fassian wines have consistently earned top scores from Gault & Millau, Eichelmann, and international critics, confirming their status among Germany’s elite producers.

Provenance and Condition
Purchased directly from the winery in 2006 and stored in a professional, climate-controlled cellar ever since. Fill level is excellent, labels pristine, and capsule intact. This bottle has been perfectly preserved for nearly four decades.

Optimal Drinking Window
Ready to drink now, offering fully evolved complexity, or age for another 20 to 30 years. Beerenauslese wines from great vintages like 1989 can remain vibrant and expressive for half a century or more.

A Collector’s Treasure
This is not just a wine; it is a piece of German wine history and a liquid investment in one of the Mosel’s most iconic vineyards.

Shipping
Secure, insured, and climate-protected packaging. EU via DPD; overseas via DHL or UPS.