Marienburg Riesling Spatlese No. 82
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, as its vibrant acidity and sweetness harmonize beautifully over decades.
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Spicy Thai curry, glazed pork belly, blue cheese
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Crafted from the legendary, steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg, this Spätlese carries the historic 'No. 82' designation, referencing the specific traditional oak Fuder cask in which the wine historically matured. The Marienburg vineyard itself is steeped in history, taking its name from a late-medieval Franciscan convent that once stood on the high ridge overlooking the loop of the Mosel River. Clemens Busch utilizes biodynamic viticulture to coax the purest expression of the vineyard's grey slate soils. The wine is fermented spontaneously, capturing a delicate tension between luscious natural residual sweetness and a piercing, stony minerality that defines classic Mosel Riesling. It is a testament to the family's dedication to minimal intervention and ancestral cellar practices.
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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.