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 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. Grapes are selected berry by berry from the most exceptional parcels, yielding must weights approaching TBA levels. The elongated gold capsule signals this rare and collectible bottling. 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. Critic Scores and Reviews Community consensus on CellarTracker averages **92.5 points**, citing notes of plum, forest honey, toffee, and a layered, spicy complexity. No official Wine Advocate score is available, but its consistent high ratings from peer critics and inclusion in collector circles underscore its esteemed quality. 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. Classic Beerenauslese from a top vintage like 1989 can remain vibrant and expressive for 50 years 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; rest of Europe via EMS, overseas via DHL or EMS.