Terms & Conditions


1. Contract Agreement
The purchase and delivery contract with Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG is concluded by means of your order and subsequently by our written order confirmation and / or our delivery. By accepting the terms and conditions of the estate Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG the buyer confirms that he is of age.

2. Offers
Our offers are subject to alterations. With publication of a new price list, earlier produced price lists become invalid with immediate effect.

3. Prices
The prices listed are based on the most recent and valid price list inclusive the official Value Added Tax of currently 19%. Tax on sparkling wine and / or spirits respectively as well as the DSD-charge (Dual System in Germany – The Green Issue) are included in the prices. In addition to the end price per bottle, you will find the indicative price per litre. This indicative price is for your information only; significant for you is the emphasised end price.

4. Delivery Conditions
The delivery from the Wine Estate is effected at the purchaser’s own risk even though Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG will bear the cost of transport (as below). We deliver free of charge within Germany from an overall goods value of € 250.00 onwards.
Otherwise, the following delivery cost participation applies for customers:
From 1 to 3 bottles one off charge € 5.90
1 Magnum bottle (1.5 l) one off charge € 5.90
From 4 to 6 bottles one off charge € 7.50
From 7 to 12 bottles one off charge € 10.00
From 13 bottles (and a goods value below € 250.00) one off charge € 15.00
Up to and inclusive 24 bottles, we dispatch
by DHL, otherwise by Forwarding Company.
We are happy to offer assistance in sending gift packages. Additional costs incurred for gift wrapped parcels will be invoiced separately.
Potential additional freight costs arising from deliveries to islands will be invoiced separately.

5. Delivery Period
The deliveries are effected as early as possible, usually within three to five working days. An indication of the delivery period however is not binding. Extreme heat, frost and danger of frost discharge us from keeping to our delivery schedule up until a return to satisfactory weather conditions. Claims for damages owing to late arrival of deliveries, part deliveries or non-deliveries are excluded.
We reserve all rights as to quantities and delivery conditions. The purchaser is in any case entitled to part deliveries.

6. Processing of Orders and Payments
Payments are to be made effectively and exclusively to Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co KG. Please observe to this effect our Bank Relations! The payment terms are 16 days from the date of the invoice net without any discount. A 2% discount is granted for payments arriving at our Bank within 8 days. The payment of the purchase price has to be made exclusively to the following account:
Rheingauer Volksbank eG
BLZ 510 91 500
Account 0040193600
IBAN: DE 40 5109 1500 0040 1936 00;
BIC: GENODE51RGG

We reserve the right to payment in advance for new customers, depending on the size of the order.

7. Interest payable on Arrears
In the event of default of payment, the purchaser owes Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG, in addition to the purchase price, interests on arrears of currently 9.25% as from due date.

8. Reservation of Ownership
The delivered goods remain in ownership of Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG until such time as full payment is made. This equally applies in the event of a re-sale to third parties.

9. Defects
All delivered goods must be checked thoroughly for defects, immediately upon receipt of the goods. Any potential damage must be reported to us at the time of arrival at destination of the goods. Differences in kind, quantities, weight, in particular in the case of broken goods, require the assessment and signature of the respective driver of the freight. Damages caused during the transport are not our responsibility and therefore not a reason for non-acceptance of the goods by the purchaser.

We are not liable for any damages owing to inappropriate storage of the goods by the purchaser. Please store the wine lying down in a cool and dark room.

10. Location of Debts, Jurisdiction
Location of debts and jurisdiction is Eltville, unless the purchaser is not, or only a small tradesman, in accordance with § 4 HGB.

11. General Terms of Business of the Purchaser
These only apply insofar as they comply with the terms and conditions of the supplier. This equally applies even in a situation whereby the supplier has not formally contradicted the purchaser’s terms of business. Agreements which differ from the terms of business of the purchaser and / or supplement them require, as a matter of principle, to be stated in written form. The purchaser cannot exercise any lien on goods which are not based on the same contract agreement.

The purchaser can only offset for any such counter-claims which have not been disputed by us or which have been formally established. Offsetting and lien on goods by the purchaser are excluded in the event of potential defects.

In addition, legal rules and regulations apply hereto.

12. Cancellation Instructions, additional Information about long-distance
Marketing Contracts
Insofar as you have concluded a long-distance marketing contract with Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG in accordance with §§ 312 i.V.m. 355, 356 ff BGB, i.e. that the contract was concluded essentially by using means of long-distance communication (e.g. letters, telephone, telefax, e-mails, radio communication, television and media services) and you are the consumer in accordance with these regulations, we shall provide you with the cancellation rights and rights to return goods as described below.

A consumer is a natural person who concludes a legal transaction for a purpose which neither benefits its trading nor its independent professional activity.

13. Right of Cancellation
You are entitled to cancel your contract agreement within a period of two weeks without any indication of reason, in text form (e.g. letter, fax, e-mail) or by simply returning the goods. The period of cancellation starts upon receipt of the instructions. In order to observe the period of cancellation, a timely dispatch of the cancellation or the return of the goods is sufficient. The cancellation should be addressed to:

Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG
Hauptstrasse 41
D-65346 Eltville-Erbach
Fax: +49 6123 4222
E-mail: service@schloss-reinhartshausen.de

14. Instructions for Returns

Rights of Returns
You can return the goods received without any indication of reasons by sending them back within a period of two weeks. The period of return starts at the earliest on receipt of the goods and of these instructions. Goods other than the ones which can be sent in packages (e.g. bulky goods), can be returned by making a return request in text form, e.g. by letter, fax or e-mail. To observe the indicated period of return, it is sufficient to simply return the goods on time with a return request. In the event of an order in excess of € 40.00 or if an order is supplied incorrectly, the return costs are at the expense and risk of Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG. The return or the return request should be addressed to:

Prinz von Preussen Weinkellerei GmbH & Co. KG
Hauptstrasse 41
D-65346 Eltville-Erbach
Fax: +49 6123 4222
E-mail: service@schloss-reinhartshausen.de

Follow up of Returns
In the case of a successful return, the services received by both parties are equally returned / terminated, as for example gained benefits (e.g. consumer benefits) to be surrendered. For example a case of deterioration of the goods entitles to compensation. This however does not apply if the deterioration of goods is essentially put down to its examination – as it would have been possible for instance in your shop - . Incidentally, you may be able to avoid liability for compensation in that you do not treat the goods to be returned as being their owner and avoid anything that would in any way reduce their value.

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