Marienburg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50+ years from the vintage release, though it can age almost indefinitely under proper cellar conditions.
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blue cheese, foie gras, apricot tart
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The Marienburg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese from Clemens Busch represents the absolute pinnacle of liquid gold from the steep, slate-laden slopes of Pünderich. The Marienburg vineyard itself is steeped in history, taking its name from a historical Franciscan convent that once stood on the ridge overlooking the Mosel River. In this dramatic amphitheater, Clemens Busch harnesses the unique microclimate of the river bend, which encourages the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). To craft this rare elixir, workers must painstakingly harvest individual shriveled, botrytized berries by hand over multiple passes. The resulting juice is fermented slowly using indigenous yeasts in traditional oak Fuder casks. This wine is a masterclass in tension, where the extreme, honeyed sweetness of the dried grapes is perfectly counterbalanced by the electric, mineral-driven acidity derived from the complex grey, red, and blue slate soils of the Marienburg.
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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.