Marienburg Fass 2304 Riesling Kabinett
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release, during which it develops complex petrol and honeyed notes.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the legendary, steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg, the 'Fass 2304' Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in Mosel tension and terroir. The Marienburg vineyard itself carries deep historical resonance, named after a historical Franciscan convent that once stood high above the river bend. Under the biodynamic stewardship of Clemens and Rita Busch, this wine is sourced from parcels rich in grey slate, which imparts a distinct smoky minerality. Fermented spontaneously in traditional large oak Fuder casks (with 'Fass 2304' denoting the specific historic vessel), this Kabinett captures the ethereal, dancing play between natural residual sweetness and a piercing, electric acidity. It is a brilliant testament to the estate's commitment to minimal intervention and pure soil expression.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the picturesque village of Pünderich in the Mosel region of Germany, Weingut Clemens Busch is a pioneering estate globally renowned for redefining Mosel Riesling through biodynamic viticulture. Clemens and Rita Busch took over the family estate in 1984, championing organic methods since 1986 and biodynamics since 2005 as members of Respekt Biodyn. The winery's production is deeply tied to the steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg vineyard, where they meticulously isolate parcels based on grey, red, and blue slate soils. Utilizing traditional large oak Fuder casks, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees contact, they craft exceptionally precise, terroir-driven Rieslings, from bone-dry Grosses Gewächs expressions like Rothenpfad and Falkenlay to exquisitely concentrated noble sweet Auslese wines. Official website: https://www.clemens-busch.de. Address: Kirchstraße 37, 56862 Pünderich, Germany.