No Reserve Pric for the Timeless Trio: 1999 Weingut Grans-Fassian Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel. 3x750ml. This is a rare and extraordinary offering: a trio of the 1999 Weingut Grans-Fassian Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel. At a quarter-century old, these wines from a legendary Mosel estate are a testament to the age-worthiness of exceptional Riesling and an opportunity to acquire a perfectly matured piece of winemaking history. The Winery: A Legacy of Perfection The Grans-Fassian winery has been in the same family for nearly 400 years, with a tradition of winemaking dating back to 1624. The modern era of the estate began in 1982 when Gerhard Grans took over, meticulously expanding the vineyard holdings and focusing on producing wines of the highest quality. His tireless work earned the estate international recognition and a reputation for creating elegant, mineral-driven Rieslings. The winery has been a proud member of the prestigious VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates) since 2001, a mark that consistently signals its commitment to excellence. The Vineyard: The Legendary "Apotheke" The wine comes from the Trittenheimer Apotheke, a VDP Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) vineyard widely regarded as one of the Mosel's finest sites. The name "Apotheke," meaning "pharmacy," is a tribute to the restorative, almost medicinal, power of the wines from this site. The vineyard is defined by its incredibly steep, south-facing slopes, with a gradient of up to 65%. The stony, rugged Devonian slate soils force the vines to dig deep for nutrients, creating a profound minerality and concentrated fruit character that is the hallmark of the Mosel. The Wine: Auslese Goldkapsel from a Famed Vintage The "Auslese Goldkapsel" designation on these bottles signifies a selection of the very best grapes with a higher level of ripeness and concentration. The 1999 vintage was a challenging year, but top-tier estates like Grans-Fassian, with their disciplined approach to viticulture and careful selection, were able to produce wines of great quality and concentration. This Auslese is a perfect example of a "survivor's triumph," showcasing the power and purity that a great winemaker can achieve even in a difficult year. It has received strong praise, including a score of 90 points from Wine Spectator, which described it as having "terrific balance and integration of all the elements." Provenance: Impeccable and Traceable The most critical factor for a 25-year-old wine is its provenance, and this lot is impeccable. These bottles were purchased directly at the Grans-Fassian estate. They have since been professionally cellared at OHMS Wine Cellar since 2006, where they have been stored under ideal conditions of temperature and humidity. Their pristine condition, with high fill levels and intact capsules, is a direct result of this meticulous care. This traceable history confirms their authenticity and perfect storage, offering a rare opportunity to experience a mature Mosel Riesling in its prime.