Vom Blauen Schiefer Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared trout, spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly
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Translating to 'from blue slate,' this cuvée is a profound liquid expression of the unique geological tapestry of the Mosel. In the steep, gravity-defying amphitheater of the Pündericher Marienburg, Clemens Busch meticulously isolates his parcels by soil color. The blue Devonian slate, which is harder and more compact than red or grey slate, forces the vines to plunge their roots deep into the rock. This struggle yields a Riesling of exceptional mineral tension, characterized by a cool, flinty, and intensely herbal profile. Respecting the rhythms of nature through biodynamic viticulture, the juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation in traditional, neutral oak Fuder casks, followed by extended contact with the lees. The result is a beautifully textured, vibrant wine that echoes the ancient riverbed origins of the Mosel valley.
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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.