Riesling Marienburg Grosses Gewächs “Fahrlay Terassen” 2016

Wine description for Riesling Marienburg Grosses Gewächs “Fahrlay Terassen” 2016 by Clemens Busch

Colour & Appearance

Clear, intense straw yellow with golden reflections, indicating ripeness and late harvest.

Nose

An aristocratic bouquet, dominated by the cool iron minerality of blue slate. Notes of wet stone, smoke and dried herbs emerge, combined with ripe apricot and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate

On the palate, the combination of power and precision typical of Clemens Busch reveals itself. The wine is dry, yet appears almost creamy through its enormous extract. A vibrant structure carries aromas of yellow stone fruit and salted lemon. Despite moderate 12% alcohol, it possesses impressive depth and phenolic tension.

Finish

An endlessly long, almost saline aftertaste. The mineral substance lingers and practically demands the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Hails from the extremely steep terraced vineyard sites of Pündericher Marienburg. Here, hard blue slate dominates, responsible for the smoky, cool style of the “Fahrlay” parcel.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, harvested very late and selectively. Maturation takes place traditionally with spontaneous fermentation in large wooden casks, which gives the wine its characteristic composure and complexity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

An excellent companion to pan-fried zander on lentil vegetables, scallops with fennel purée or light meat with creamy sauces.

Special Features

Clemens Busch is a master at breaking down the consolidated single vineyard sites of the 1970s back into their original terroirs. This wine is a liquid monument to biodynamics on the Moselle.