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Gutsabfullung Domanenweingut Schloss Schönborn Hattenheim / Deutschland
QUALI TATSWEIN MIT PRADKAT 8.5 % VOL
The Gräflich Schönborn’scher Eigenbau is a historic and prestigious estate in Germany with deep roots in winemaking, particularly in the Rheingau and Franken wine regions. Here’s a look at who they are, what they produce, and why their wines—like your 1997 Marcobrunner Riesling—are worth noting:
Gräflich Schönborn’scher Eigenbau (Count Schönborn Estate)
1. Noble Heritage
- Owned by the House of Schönborn, one of Germany’s oldest aristocratic families.
- Their winegrowing tradition dates back to at least 1349.
- The estate is privately owned and managed by the family to this day.
2. Prestigious Vineyard Holdings
- They own vineyards in both:
- Rheingau, notably Marcobrunn, one of Germany’s most historic single vineyards.
- Franken, where they produce wines often bottled in the region’s signature Bocksbeutel flask.
3. The Marcobrunn Vineyard
- The Marcobrunn site (near Erbach in the Rheingau) is legendary.
- Known since the 13th century, this vineyard has long been considered grand cru-level terroir.
- Its name comes from “Marko’s well,” a spring located in the vineyard.
- The soil is a mix of deep loess and marl, ideal for expressive, age-worthy Riesling.
4. The 1997 Vintage
- 1997 was an excellent year for German Riesling, especially late-harvest styles like Auslese.
- Warm conditions and noble rot led to rich, concentrated wines with great aging potential.
- A 1997 Marcobrunn Auslese would likely be showing honeyed complexity, ripe stone fruits, and integrated acidity today.
What Makes Their Wines Special
- Traditional methods: Hand-harvested grapes, long fermentation, and aging in large old oak casks.
- Age-worthy Rieslings: Their higher pradikat levels (Spätlese, Auslese, etc.) can age gracefully for decades.
- Balance of power and elegance: Especially from Marcobrunn, which delivers richness without heaviness.
1997 Marcobrunn Riesling Auslese, is a piece of German wine history. It’s a collector’s gem—refined, noble, and full of character.
4/8/2025 #VP
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