Marienburg Riesling GG
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though its exceptional structure allows it to age gracefully for two decades or more.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Marienburg Riesling Grosses Gewächs (GG) represents the pinnacle of dry winemaking from the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Pünderich. The vineyard itself takes its name from a historical Franciscan convent, the Marienburg, which once stood high above the Mosel loop. In this spectacular amphitheater, Clemens Busch coaxes profound complexity from vines rooted in diverse slate soils. Crafted according to strict biodynamic principles, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in traditional, neutral oak Fuder casks and rests on its lees for an extended period. This traditional, low-intervention approach yields a dry Riesling of remarkable tension, characterized by a smoky, flinty minerality, vibrant herbal notes, and a deep, structural power that reflects the unique microclimates of the Marienburg hillside.
🍾 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.