Marienburg Felsterrasse Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 8–25 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly, aged Comté cheese
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The Marienburg Felsterrasse is one of the crown jewels of the Clemens Busch estate, sourced from a tiny, extremely steep, terraced parcel within the grand Pündericher Marienburg vineyard. Here, ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines cling to sheer cliffs of decomposed grey slate. This unique microclimate and soil profile yield a wine of immense concentration and mineral tension. Crafted using biodynamic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation in traditional, large oak Fuder casks, followed by extended contact with the lees. The resulting wine is a masterclass in texture, balancing a rich, almost oily palate with a vibrant, electric acidity and a deeply saline finish. It captures the wild, untamed spirit of the Mosel's steepest slopes, offering a profound expression of place that evolves beautifully over decades.
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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.