Christmas Wine Auction & Grand Cru Auction Alert! No reserve price. Clemens Busch Marienburg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2009 (3 x 375ml) Don't miss this exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a legendary German VDP Grosse Lage noble sweet wine with impeccable provenance! Provenance: Direct from the Source This magnificent lot comes direct from a German state's cellar into our professional, climate-controlled OHMS Wine Cellar. This guarantees optimal storage conditions and an unbroken chain of custody, ensuring the wine is in the best possible state, ready for decades of enjoyment. The VDP Mark of Excellence This wine is a testament to the highest quality in German viticulture, designated by the VDP. (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), Germany's elite association of roughly 200 top-tier estates. * VDP Auction Wine: Wines sold at the VDP auctions are carefully selected and represent the pinnacle of the vintage. "Goldkapsel" (Gold Capsule) wines, like this Auslese, denote a rare, higher quality selection above the standard Auslese, often featuring more concentration and residual sweetness. These are exceptional, highly-collectable wines. * VDP Classification: The wine is from the VDP. GROSSE LAGE (Grand Cru) vineyard Pündericher Marienburg. This is the highest level of vineyard classification, signifying Germany's best, most characterful single sites with immense aging potential. The predicate Auslese (Selected Harvest) indicates a noble sweet wine, made from individually selected, very ripe bunches of grapes. Weingut Clemens Busch: Biodynamic Pioneer The Weingut Clemens Busch is a beacon on the Mosel, with a history in Pünderich dating back to 1663 when the main estate building was constructed. Clemens and his wife Rita were pioneers of organic viticulture in Germany (starting 1984) and fully converted to biodynamics in 2005. Their philosophy centers on producing authentic, expressive wines that profoundly reflect their unique terroir. The Marienburg Vineyard: Blue Slate & Intensity. The wine is sourced from the Pündericher Marienburg, a spectacular, steep, south-facing amphitheater across the Mosel river. This particular Auslese likely originates from a parcel dominated by the Gray/Blue Slate, which is key to imparting the Riesling with its vibrant acidity and intense, savory minerality—a trademark of this legendary site. Critic Scores & Drinking Window The 2009 vintage in Germany was Excellent, characterized by idyllic conditions leading to rich, ripe grapes. * This Auslese Goldkapsel selection from Marienburg consistently garners exceptional scores (e.g., Falstaff often rates the Goldkapsel in the 94-96+ point range for top vintages). Expect a profile of rich, concentrated stone fruit, honey, and a powerful, saline minerality. * Drinking Window: This wine is still very youthful! While superb now, it has a tremendous cellaring capacity. We recommend a drinking window from now through 2050 and beyond to experience its full complexity. Condition Report & Our Guarantee The bottles are in excellent condition consistent with their age and storage: * Labels/Etiquettes: Clear and legible. * Wine Level: High, right up to the capsule (excellent fill level). * Capsules: The magnificent gold metal capsules are intact and secure, confirming no signs of leakage. * Note: As visible in the pictures, only one of the small, round VDP stamp stickers has a slight surface scuff, but this is purely cosmetic. Professional Packaging & Insured Shipping We pride ourselves on our safe delivery record. We are a professional seller with excellent Catawiki ratings for packaging and service! * Packaging: Wines are meticulously packed in original OHMS protective paper and labels are protected with anti-scratch stretch foil. * Weather Control: We use Styrofoam containers to protect the wine from weather fluctuations during transit. * Shipping: We ship immediately via DPD service with full insurance and all packages are clearly labeled with Fragile and other handling symbols. Bid now to add this historical, high-quality VDP auction treasure to your collection!