MeiBusch 2021

Wine Description for MeiBusch 2021 by Flo Busch

Colour & Appearance

Luminous garnet red with youthful violet reflections that underscore the freshness of this vintage.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic journey through two terroirs: Initially dominated by Grenache with opulent ripe raspberries and liquorice. With air contact, a more complex bouquet unfolds featuring elderberries, blackberries and cherries, accompanied by garrigue notes, a hint of beetroot and damp earth. Particularly charming: the cool stony minerality that gives definition to the ripe fruit.

Palate

Here the MeiBusch reveals its true class: impressively crisp and driven by vibrant energy. Sour cherries and red currants meet dark blackberry fruit. The dichotomy between the two terroirs – granite/gneiss versus limestone scree – manifests itself in an exciting interplay between Mediterranean warmth (liquorice) and cool mint as well as stony minerality. The vibrant, almost taut acidity harmonises perfectly with the fruit sweetness, whilst the silky texture makes the wine remarkably juicy and quaffable.

Finish

Medium length with lingering cherry fruit and a refreshing mineral aftertaste.

Terroir & Origin

A fascinating terroir experiment: Grenache and Carignan from 30 to 120-year-old vines from Cassagnes in Roussillon on granite and gneiss; Syrah and Carignan from the Terrasses du Larzac in Languedoc on limestone scree. This fusion of two distinctive terroirs creates remarkable complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Cuvée of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. Two weeks of spontaneous fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tank, hand-pressed in a small basket press. Nine months ageing in stainless steel tank. Unfiltered, unfined bottling with minimal SO₂ (28 mg total). Limited production of just 900 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Tart with late-season tomatoes, black olives and ricotta, braised pork knuckle with olives, garlic and cherries or pan-fried sea bass with candied fennel.

Special Features

A Vin de deux amis – friendship wine by Flo Busch and Georg Meissner. Authentic natural wine with minimal intervention that unites the philosophy of both winemakers.