Bottler: Winery Clemens Busch, Kirchstrasse 37, 56862 Pünderich / Germany
In the glass
Colour
Pale straw yellow with greenish-shimmering reflections
Nose
Cool slate and dark minerality, interwoven with pear, yellow plum, grapefruit and citrus zest (bergamot, kaffir lime), fresh herbs (parsley, lemon thyme) as well as almond blossom and a hint of white pepper
Palate
Tightly woven, forceful and crisp with precise bitterness, perfectly integrated acidity and an invigorating, slightly astringent finish with cool, mineral-smoky aftertaste
Character
Terroir-driven and multifaceted – a dynamic wine that oscillates between light and dark, fruity freshness and deep slate spice, enticing you to drink it again
Pairing
Grilled zander with herb butter, scallops with citrus vinaigrette or Asian-marinated poultry
Notes
Only vineyard site in Fahrlay with blue slate formation, directly opposite the winery – a second wine of the GG with nearly ideal balance of 6.2 g/l residual sugar and 7.2 g/l acidity
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with lively, greenish-tinged reflections – youthful, clear and of precise luminosity.
Nose
The nose is a terroir statement of immediate conviction. A deep, cool base note of dark slate and wet stone dominates the foundation, over which floral hints and a restrained yet precise fruit emerge: pear, yellow plum, grapefruit and green apple, accentuated by fine citrus zest – bergamot, kaffir lime, mandarin. A hint of freshly cut almonds and almond blossom lends depth. Cool herbs – parsley, chervil, lemon thyme – along with a white pepper note round out the picture. Smoky, dark, unmistakably Mosel.
Palate
Tightly woven and forceful, with a broad, assertive entry. Precise bitterness provides structure without heaviness. The wine is in constant aromatic motion – bright, then dark, yellow, then green – an interplay of slate, fruit, herbs and cool tension. The acidity (7.2 g/l) is elegantly integrated in the 2024 vintage, less prominent than in other years, which makes the wine accessible without losing its seriousness.
Finish
Long, invigorating and slightly astringent. On the retro-palate, the smoky, dark and stony character combines with yellow and green fruit into a cool, complex aftertaste. A wine that emphatically invites you to pour the next glass.
Terroir & Origin
The wine comes from the Fahrlay parcel directly opposite the winery – the only section of this vineyard site with the characteristic blue slate formation. The hard, nutrient-poor soil forces the vines to root deeply and achieve maximum concentration. In a sense, a second wine of the Fahrlay GG – and what a second wine it is.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Riesling, 12.0 % vol. With 6.2 g/l residual sugar and 7.2 g/l total acidity in near-perfect balance – dry on the palate, yet possessed of fine inner tension.
Food Pairing Recommendations
Ideal with grilled river perch or trout with almond butter. Excellent with Asian dishes with lemongrass, scallops on pea purée or a classic Riesling sauerkraut with pork tenderloin. Also convincing as a sophisticated aperitif.
Special Features
A wine that unmistakably bears the signature of Clemens Busch: mineral, uncompromisingly terroir-driven and of intellectual density. For the price of an entry-level wine, you get the thinking and precision of a great growth.
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