Clemens Busch, Riesling GG Marienburg Rothenpfad, 2017

Name: Clemens Busch, Riesling GG Marienburg Rothenpfad, 2017
Brand: Clemens Busch
SKU: NYC-DBW-`DB0897-17`-020926-9
Price: 79.99 USD
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White Wine from Mosel, Germany

by Clemens Busch

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Seven generations of winemakers all named Clemens—and this one converted to organic viticulture in the 1970s, biodynamic by 2005. The Marienburg Rothenpfad in Pünderich on the Lower Mosel features old vines on red slate with iron-rich soils. This Grosses Gewächs (dry) Riesling fermented spontaneously in traditional oak casks, producing tremendous depth—tangerine, yellow peach, herbs, anise, and gingery spices—while remaining pure and refined. It's the iron in the soil speaking through the fruit: mineral precision meeting aromatic complexity in a wine entering its prime drinking window.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 96

"Aged on the lees for 28 months, the 2017 Marienburg Rothenpfad Reserve is clear, pure and fresh on the young and crystalline nose. It's pure and less tropical or fruit intense than the 2018 and 2019 at this stage. Full-bodied yet pure and refined on the palate, this is a rich and intense yet also saline and crystalline Rothenpfad that is slowly opening up and has the austere, pure, fresh mineral character like a young GG. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022." -Stephan Reinhardt

Details

Grape Variety

Riesling
Vintage

2017
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Biodynamic
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Light Bodied

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