Riesling “vom grauen Schiefer” 2022

The name says it all. This wine comes from the higher plots on the grey slate soils of the Pünderich vineyards.

Classic vinification at Clemens Busch, as for almost all wines. The harvest takes place in mid-October at 85-90° Oechsle. Spontaneous fermentation in old wooden barrels with a capacity of 1000 litres. Maturation on the lees for 10 months.

Slender 11% alcohol by volume. In 2022 8.1 g/l residual sugar with 6.9 g/l acidity.

Bright, pale straw yellow with green reflections

Wonderfully clear aromas emanate from the glass. Cool Riesling fruit with a rich flavour. Peach is clearly evident from white to yellow. The stone fruit is beguiling and lingers in the glass for minutes. It is accompanied by some Nashi pear and yellow apples. White flowers, especially jasmine and orchids, lend it an incredible level of elegance and delicacy. Garden herbs subtly emphasise this wonderful moment. Lemon balm, lemon thyme and a little chervil are subtly perceptible.

It is then wonderfully balanced on the palate. The fruit, but above all its extract and the residual sweetness have a balancing and full-bodied effect. The fruit flavours cling directly to this framework. Then the cool, stony side kicks in and stands up to the fruit. A wonderful duel on the palate. Openly fought and beautiful to observe. It is always light-footed and delicately structured. The fruit is never intrusive and is perfectly balanced.