Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from vintage release, though high-quality vintages can develop beautifully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, glazed pork belly, fresh sushi and sashimi
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Clemens Busch's Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in the delicate, tension-filled style that has made the Mosel famous worldwide. Sourced primarily from the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg, this wine captures the essence of biodynamic viticulture. The name 'Kabinett' historically refers to the treasured wines winemakers set aside in their private cellars (cabinets) for their exceptional quality. At Clemens Busch, the grapes are harvested by hand, reflecting the diverse slate soils of the vineyard. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this Kabinett strikes a sublime balance between natural residual sweetness and a piercing, mineral-driven acidity, offering a crystalline expression of Mosel terroir.
🍾 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.