Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0,375 l - Clemens Busch

In bright, radiant gold, Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0.375 l - Clemens Busch flows into the glass and displays fine, dense legs. On the nose, it unfolds an expressive aromatic profile with concentrated fruit and noble maturity. Ripe figs merge with warm acacia honey, roasted almond, and a hint of candied citrus zest. Subtle notes of dried apricots, dried flowers, and a touch of beeswax round off the bouquet and lend it enormous depth.

On the palate, this noble-sweet Riesling presents itself as highly concentrated and at the same time precise. The texture appears dense, almost oily, yet the distinctive, racy acidity of Mosel Rieslings provides impressive tension. The sweetness is finely interwoven, never heavy, but elegant and bell-clear. Aromatically, fig, honey, and almond once again dominate, complemented by nuances of apricot, candied orange peel, and a hint of caramel. The finish is very long, with a crystalline acid structure and a finale that appears mineral.

In terms of style, this Beerenauslese shows the full class of the Pündericher Marienburg site and Mosel Riesling. The structure combines intense fruit expression, pronounced fruit sweetness, lively acidity, and a fine slate character. Despite the concentration, the wine remains fascinatingly clear, precise, and taut. The alcohol content of 5.5% vol. underlines the lightness on the palate and leaves plenty of room for the aromatic density. The noble-sweet style offers great aging potential and a complex taste experience.

The Riesling grape variety from the Pündericher Marienburg site on the Mosel decisively shapes the character. Viticulture on steep slopes along the banks of the Mosel, characterized by slate soils, lends the Beerenauslese a pronounced minerality and a distinctive acid structure. The Old World style is evident in the elegance, the interplay between sweetness and acidity, and the strong influence of the terroir.

• Grape variety: Riesling, single-varietal
• Origin: Germany, Mosel, Pünderich
• Site: Pündericher Marienburg, close to the river
• Soils: slate, steep slopes, Mosel terraces
• Color: light, radiant golden yellow
• Aromatics: fig, honey, almond, candied citrus fruits
• Style: noble-sweet, dense, highly aromatic, Old World
• Texture: opulent and at the same time finely balanced
• Finish: very long, underpinned by minerality

1. Intense aromas of dried fruits and honey
2. Concentrated sweetness with invigorating acidity
3. Slate-driven minerality and great depth
4. Elegant, very long finish with fine spice

Production of Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0.375 l - Clemens Busch

The grapes for Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0.375 l - Clemens Busch come from the steep, river-near parcels of Pündericher Marienburg on the Middle Mosel. The cool climate, influenced by the Mosel, ensures slow ripening, clear aromatics, and lively acidity. The slate soils store warmth during the day and release it at night, giving the berries a special ripeness and a distinctive, mineral imprint.

The vintage yields highly ripe, selectively harvested berries in this site. The hand-picking is carried out in several selective passes so that only the most concentrated, fully ripe, and botrytized grapes make it into the harvesting basket. Each berry undergoes strict selection directly in the vineyard. This laborious work on the steep slope results in an extremely low yield but in the highest quality of must.

In the cellar, the Clemens Busch estate relies on gentle processing and minimal intervention. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly and carefully brought to the press. The must flows particularly fine, rich in aroma and extract. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts from the vineyard in stainless steel tanks. This spontaneous fermentation brings additional complexity and a distinctive site character to the wine.

Maturation in stainless steel emphasizes freshness, clarity, and precision. In this way, the fragrant character of Riesling is preserved in its pure form while sweetness, acidity, and extract slowly form a harmonious unity. The winemaking style of Clemens Busch combines artisanal precision, biodynamic cultivation, and deep respect for the Mosel terroir. The FAIR'N GREEN certificate underlines the sustainable approach in both vineyard and cellar.

Before bottling, the Beerenauslese rests on the fine lees. This maturation lends additional creaminess and stability without masking the freshness. In the characteristic Schlegel bottle with a gold capsule, the wine already visually appears as a special rarity that carries decades of maturation within it.

Serving recommendations for Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0.375 l - Clemens Busch

Riesling Marienburg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 0.375 l - Clemens Busch accompanies desserts with elegance and expressiveness. Its intensely noble-sweet style harmonizes particularly well with:

• Fruit-based desserts with apricot, peach, or citrus fruits
• Fine patisserie creations with meringue, caramel, or honey
• Creamy desserts such as panna cotta or crème brûlée
• Noble, matured blue cheese as an exciting contrast

On its own, this Beerenauslese unfolds its full character. A glass after a festive menu forms a crowning conclusion. The wine is particularly suitable for:

1. Festive occasions and holidays
2. Special moments for two
3. Tasting evenings with noble-sweet rarities
4. Anniversary and vintage wines for the collection

The optimal serving temperature is between 11 and 13 °C. At this temperature, the wine shows its full aromatic range without the sweetness appearing too dominant. A high-quality white wine glass with a slightly bulbous shape is ideal so that bouquet and texture can fully unfold.

The small 0.375 l bottle is perfectly suited for enjoyment in a small group or as a refined gift. In a cool, dark cellar, this wine matures over decades. A storage potential of around 35 years from the vintage offers great scope for development. Over time, honey and dried fruit notes deepen, while the acid structure continues to provide tension.

Whether as the conclusion to an ambitious menu, as a meditative soloist after a meal, or as a special wine for the next celebration: this Beerenauslese from Pündericher Marienburg showcases the great art of Mosel Riesling in a concentrated, impressive form.

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