Riesling “vom grauen Schiefer” 2022

Weinbeschreibung für Riesling “vom grauen Schiefer” 2022 von Clemens Busch

Colour & appearance

Presents itself in a bright, pale straw yellow colour with characteristic green reflections - a classic appearance for a young Mosel Riesling from mineral slate soils.

Nose

The bouquet immediately reveals the Crystalline clarity, for which Clemens Busch is famous. Intense stone fruit flavours dominate - from white to yellow Peachaccompanied by Nashi pear and yellow apples. Floral notes of Jasmine and Orchids give the wine exceptional elegance. Subtle herbal nuances - Lemon balm, Lemon thyme and Chervil - round off the complex flavour spectrum.

Palate

On the palate, the Masterful balance between fruit, minerality and subtle residual sweetness (8.1 g/l). The lively acidity (6.9 g/l) elegantly carries the fruit flavours, while the stony, cool minerality of the grey slate forms a fascinating counterpoint to the fruit. Light-footed and delicate structured, never intrusive - a prime example of the finesse of the Mosel.

General information

Traditional expansion with spontaneous fermentation in old 1000-litre wooden barrels, 10 months on the lees. The grapes come from higher plots in the Pünderich vineyards on grey slate, harvested in mid-October at 85-90° Oechsle. With only 11% Alcohol a prime example of elegant, terroir-influenced Mosel Rieslings.

Food pairing suggestions

Harmonises perfectly with Smoked trout with dill and horseradish, Apple and kohlrabi salad with linseed and walnuts or grated cauliflower with sesame sauce and dates. Its mineral structure and subtle sweetness make it the ideal accompaniment for light fish dishes and refined vegetable preparations.

Special features

An authentic single vineyard wine, which perfectly reflects the terroir of the grey slate soils. Clemens Busch's uncompromising signature is evident in the crystalline clarity and the perfect balance between fruit and minerality - a Riesling that captures the essence of the Moselle.