Marienburg Riesling Beerenauslese
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from vintage release, as its intense sugars and high acidity allow it to develop magnificent complexity over decades.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
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Crafted from the legendary, dizzyingly steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg, this Beerenauslese is a monument to patience and the magic of noble rot. The vineyard itself takes its name from a historic convent that once stood high above the Mosel river loop. In exceptional years, Clemens Busch meticulously hand-selects individual shriveled, botrytis-affected berries from their diverse slate soils. Through biodynamic farming and minimal cellar intervention, this liquid gold captures the essence of the Mosel. It balances an intense, honeyed concentration of dried apricots and exotic spices with a razor-sharp, electric acidity derived from the slate, ensuring the wine remains incredibly vibrant despite its profound sweetness.
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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.