Clemens Busch
Clemens Busch Vom Grauen Schiefer
4.6
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Clemens Busch Vom Grauen Schiefer Riesling is grown at 110-150 metres on steep, south-west facing sloped vineyards in Pünderich, on the right bank of the Mosel river. Here the soil is comprised of grey slate or Grauen Schiefer.
Grapes are handpicked and gently pressed into old ‘fuder’ oak barrels that contributes textural breadth and mid-palate weigh. The wine ferments slowly with wild yeasts adding complexity and nuance to the wine. After 18 months of full lees contact, the wine is racked and kept on fine lees until bottling two years later.
The resulting wine is energetic, showing steely acidity and fine balance with the delicate citrus-led fruit profile.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Clemens Busch Vom Grauen Schiefer shows a high level of finesse and elegance opening with enticing notes of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, accompanied by hints of citrus and floral undertones.These aromas are beautifully complemented by a subtle minerality, which is a hallmark of wines produced from the Grauen Schiefer vineyard.
The palate of Clemens Busch Vom Grauen Schiefer is equally impressive. It displays a perfect balance of elegance and freshness delivered. The flavors are vibrant and well-defined, with a pronounced minerality that is complemented by a zesty acidity. The wine finishes with a long, lingering aftertaste focussed on slatey minerality and tart citrus and pomaceous fruit.
EXPERT RATING
4.6
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Clemens Busch
Region: Mosel
Germany is home to some of the world's most iconic wine regions, and Mosel is one of the most renowned. Located in the western part of the country, Mosel is a steep, narrow valley that follows the course of the Mosel River. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with a history of winemaking that dates back to the Roman Empire.
Mosel has a long and storied history of winemaking. It was first planted by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and the region has been producing wine ever since. Today, Mosel is one of Germany's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines. The region is known for its steep, terraced vineyards, which are planted on the banks of the Mosel River.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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