The Clemens Busch estate is located in the village of Pünderich which is located a few miles downstream from Erden and Ürzig and the Mosel’s most famous winegrowing villages. A look at the map, however, reveals it shares a similar, south-facing aspect with Erden, Ürzig and Piesport. The wines of Clemens Busch, however, are transforming the reputation of Pünderich vineyards. The 2021 estate Riesling Trocken is a pure, lively, intense and dry Riesling that exemplifies the racy elegance of the Mosel. It offers fresh scents of green apple, lime, and tropical fruit enhanced by floral elements, a wet-stone freshness and lively spice. The flavors are pure and lively with the luscious apple and citrus fruits interwoven with the spice and floral nuances. It will drink well for another 5 to 8 years and more.
Weingut Clemens Busch, Mosel (Germany) Riesling Trocken 2021
By Wayne Belding