On the steep slate slopes of the Moselle, where the vines literally have to cling to the rocks, Clemens Busch cultivates his Riesling grapes with a dedication that borders on obsession. His dry estate wine from 2023 is no mere entry-level product, but rather a precise calling card for the estate - a wine that bears the unmistakable signature of a winemaker who has been working consistently biodynamically for decades and gives the terroir of P\u00fcnderich a voice.<\/p>\n
In the glass, the wine presents itself in a clear, bright straw yellow<\/strong> with characteristic green reflections - a visual announcement of the freshness that permeates this Riesling. The light refracts in the glass like sunbeams on the surface of the Moselle on a clear spring morning.<\/p>\n The aromas unfold with the restrained elegance that characterises great Moselle Rieslings. The slate character is immediately recognisable - not intrusive, but as a fundamental component of this wine's DNA. A vibrant energy pervades the nose, carried by precise fruit flavours: white peach<\/strong>crisp Nashi pear<\/strong>, yellow apple<\/strong> and sun-kissed Mirabelle plums<\/strong>. A subtle citrus component from the Grapefruit<\/strong> and Bergamot<\/strong>which gives the wine a cool, tart freshness.<\/p>\n Particularly impressive is the multi-layered herbal flavour that unfolds after a few moments in the glass - a whole garden of herbs and spices. Chervil<\/strong>, Lemon balm<\/strong>, Lemon thyme<\/strong>, Sage<\/strong>, Mint<\/strong> and Coriander<\/strong>. This aromatic complexity is not the result of cellar technology, but the authentic reflection of a vineyard in which nature is allowed to flourish in all its diversity.<\/p>\n On the palate, this Riesling displays remarkable precision and straightforwardness. The Busch family - Clemens and his son Johannes - demonstrate here that they strive for uncompromising quality even in an estate wine. The wine possesses high pressure and a vibrant freshness that makes it appear like a taut bow.<\/p>\n The green, herbal aromas continue and are now accompanied by a striking mineral component - stony, earthy, unmistakably characterised by slate. The acidity is razor-sharp, but never aggressive; it is perfectly integrated into the interplay with the restrained fruit. With only 10.5% alcohol and a minimal residual sweetness of 5.7 g\/l with 7.9 g\/l acidity, this is a wine of remarkable lightness and finesse - an archetype of what the Moselle has to offer in its best form.<\/p>\n The artisanal approach - a short maceration period for stability and structure, fermentation partly in traditional vats and partly in modern steel tanks - gives the wine a complexity that goes far beyond its price range. The long, herb-influenced finish reveals the true greatness of this seemingly simple wine - a Riesling that sets standards in its category.<\/p>\n Winery:<\/strong> Clemens Busch, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture on the Moselle The vibrant acidity and mineral precision of this Riesling predestine it as an accompaniment to Oysters<\/strong> and raw sea fish<\/strong>. It also harmonises wonderfully with Goat cheese<\/strong> or a classic Tarte flamb\u00e9e<\/strong>. The herbal component makes it the ideal partner for Asparagus with hollandaise<\/strong> or Vegetable tartes<\/strong>. For an authentic Moselle experience, serve it with fried perch<\/strong> with Herb butter<\/strong> and Parsley potatoes<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nose<\/h3>\n
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\nOrigin:<\/strong> Exclusively from our own vineyards in P\u00fcnderich, Mosel, Germany
\nVintage:<\/strong> 2023
\nGrape variety:<\/strong> 100% Riesling
\nAlcohol content:<\/strong> 10.5% Vol.
\nResidual sugar:<\/strong> 5,7 g\/l
\nAcid:<\/strong> 7,9 g\/l<\/p>\nFood pairing suggestions<\/h3>\n
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