Riesling Marienburg Auslese - Clemens Busch

Riesling Marienburg Auslese - Clemens Busch presents itself in the glass with an intense, radiant golden hue and delicate reflections reminiscent of ripe amber. On the nose, it unfolds a multi-layered, concentrated bouquet of juicy apricot, candied honeydew melon and light blossom honey. Fine hints of dried citrus zest, ripe quince and a touch of slate spice round off the aromatics and lend this white wine remarkable depth.

On the palate, this Riesling appears rich and at the same time precise. The natural sweetness is clearly structured and meets a vibrant, citrus-fresh acidity. This creates a tension-filled contrast that lets the wine glide silkily over the tongue. The texture appears dense, creamy and yet animating, while mineral notes from the slate elegantly frame the opulent fruit. The finish is long and concentrated, leaving impressions of candied apricot, honeydew melon and a fine salty trace.

The Riesling grape from the famous Pündericher Marienburg site on the Mosel shows its full potential here. The steep slate slopes close to the river give the wine a distinctive minerality that harmonizes with the sweet Auslese style. The interplay of natural sweetness, focused acidity and delicate minerality shapes the character of this wine and lends it great depth as well as impressive ageing potential.

• Color: radiant gold with amber reflections
• Aromas: apricot, honey, honeydew melon, citrus zest, quince, slate spice
• Taste: sweet, concentrated, yet clear and precise
• Texture: silky, creamy, dense
• Finish: long, fruit-driven, with mineral accents
• Grape variety: Riesling, single-varietal
• Origin: Mosel, Pündericher Marienburg
• Ageing: stainless steel tank, spontaneously fermented

1. Intense fruit expression with noble sweetness
2. Characterful slate minerality from steep slopes close to the river
3. Silky mouthfeel with lively acid structure
4. Long, persistently acting finish
5. High ageing potential due to concentrated structure

Riesling Marienburg Auslese - Clemens Busch showcases Old World stylistics in an impressive form. The balance of finely structured acidity, dense sweetness and clear structure gives it finesse and elegance. Each component seems precisely placed, nothing appears arbitrary: a white wine that reflects the Mosel in its opulent, fruit-driven form while at the same time bringing cool minerality to the fore.

Production of Riesling Marienburg Auslese – Clemens Busch

The grapes for this wine come from the renowned Pündericher Marienburg site on the Middle Mosel. The parcels lie steeply above the Mosel and benefit from the reflected warmth of the river. During the day, the dark slate stores the sun’s energy and gently releases it to the vines at night. This interplay of warmth and cool night air gives the grapes a long ripening period and high aromatic concentration.

The soil consists predominantly of slate in various colors, which imparts the wine with its characteristic minerality. The roots of the vines penetrate deep into the rock and draw nutrients and water from the finest crevices. The combination of proximity to the river, steep slopes and slate rock creates an independent terroir profile that is reflected in the bell-clear Riesling fruit.

Harvesting is carried out consistently by hand. The pickers select only fully ripe, highly concentrated berries for this Auslese. In several passes, the best batches are placed into small harvest containers. This careful selection increases the aromatic density and provides the basis for the intense sweetness without making the wine seem heavy.

In the cellar, the estate relies on spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The natural yeasts from the vineyard and cellar initiate the fermentation process and shape the aromatic profile individually. The stainless steel tank preserves the freshness of the Riesling and keeps the fruit aromas clear and defined. Fermentation proceeds slowly and gently, allowing a harmonious balance of residual sweetness and acidity to develop.

The ageing is deliberately reductive in order to bring the pure fruit and the minerality of the slate sites to the forefront. The vintner’s style is evident in the uncompromising work in the vineyard, the careful hand harvest and the patient guidance in the cellar. In this way, a wine is created that expresses origin and vintage unadulterated and bears the signature of the Clemens Busch estate.

Serving recommendations for Riesling Marienburg Auslese - Clemens Busch

This Riesling is excellently suited to being enjoyed on its own when a characterful, sweet white wine is meant to take center stage. The intense fruit and long finish accompany moments of calm just as well as festive occasions. As a meditative soloist, it unfolds its entire range, layer by layer, sip by sip.

In combination with food, the wine shows great versatility. Particularly enticing accents arise in combination with spicy, piquant dishes. The sweet fruit caresses fiery heat and creates a fascinating contrast. Dishes with Asian seasoning, aromatic curries, chili heat or ginger harmonize very well with the pronounced Riesling sweetness.

• Spicy, piquant Asian cuisine with chili and ginger
• Aromatic curries with coconut, lime and fresh herbs
• Strongly seasoned poultry dishes with exotic fruits
• Soft cheese or blue cheese as a counterpoint to the sweetness
• Fine desserts with stone fruit or honey notes

The ideal serving temperature lies between 11 and 13 °C. Within this range, the wine shows its ripe fruit without losing freshness. A classic white wine glass offers the complex aromatics enough space to unfold and directs the concentrated flow of the wine purposefully to the palate.

As an Auslese with high concentration, this Riesling possesses considerable ageing potential. Proper storage in a lying bottle, at a constant, cool temperature and with little light, promotes gradual development. Over the years, the aromas deepen, the sweetness appears even more harmoniously integrated, and the slate minerality becomes more multi-faceted. In this way, Riesling Marienburg Auslese - Clemens Busch accompanies both moments of immediate enjoyment and a long-term collection of sophisticated Riesling wines.

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