Riesling Marienburg Grosse Lage “Felsterrasse” 2018

Weinbeschreibung für Riesling Marienburg Grosse Lage “Felsterrasse” 2018 von Clemens Busch

Colour & appearance

Bright, sparkling golden yellow in the glass - a visual promise of the concentration and maturity that this wine brings.

Nose

Initially closed and characterised by an almost monumental minerality that is typical of the Marienburg slate soils. With patience and contact with the air, a fascinating layering of flavours unfolds: Orange, Apricot and ripe apple mingle with exotic nuances of candied ginger and Star anise. Subtle floral hints of Lime blossom and fresh Garden herbs give the bouquet an elegant complexity. This is not a wine for the impatient - it demands time and attention.

Palate

The full complexity of the Felsterrassen vineyard is revealed on the palate. The ripe fruit is carried by a lively, almost playful fruit sweetness that harmonises perfectly with the stimulating acidity structure. Smoky, stony components pervade the wine and are reminiscent of the slate subsoil. The finish surprises with a fine tart note, which interacts with the charming fruit for an extremely animating, long finish. At 13% alcohol, this Riesling has considerable power and substance without being heavy.

General information

Clemens Busch is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture on the Moselle. The Felsterrasse is located in the legendary Marienburg vineyard, directly opposite the winery. Busch vinifies the historic plots separately in order to bring out the subtle differences between the various slate soils - blue, grey and red. The very late harvest in 2018 resulted in a wine of enormous richness and mineral substance. This wine definitely needs decanting or several years of bottle ageing.

Food pairing suggestions

The complexity and structure of this Riesling call for equally sophisticated dishes: Jerusalem artichoke salad with cranberries and walnut kernels, Nettle ravioli with lemon butter or a sophisticated Gratin of crayfish and grapefruit harmonise perfectly with the minerality and fruitiness of the wine.

Special features

A wine that rewards patience. The Felsterrasse 2018 is a prime example of storable German Riesling with terroir character. If you want to enjoy it young, give it several hours of air contact.