Marienburg Riesling BA
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Typically best enjoyed 15–50 years from vintage release, with the potential to develop beautifully for even longer under proper cellar conditions.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
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The Pündericher Marienburg Riesling Beerenauslese from Clemens Busch is a monument to the patience and precision of biodynamic viticulture in the Mosel. The Marienburg vineyard itself is steeped in history, taking its name from a late 17th-century Franciscan convent that once stood on the ridge overlooking the steep, sun-drenched slopes. Here, Clemens and Rita Busch harness the unique microclimate of the Mosel River loop, where autumn mists rise to encourage the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). To craft this rare elixir, grape pickers must perform meticulous, berry-by-berry selections in the vineyard, harvesting only those shriveled by noble rot. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and aged in traditional oak Fuder casks, this liquid gold captures the intense minerality of the slate soils, balanced by a breathtaking interplay of luscious sweetness and vibrant, electric acidity.
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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.