Marienburg Fahrlay Nr14 Riesling GG
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its intense mineral structure and vibrant acidity allow it to age magnificently.
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Pan-seared sea bass, roasted pork belly, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Fahrlay parcel is a prized, extremely steep sub-segment of the grand Pündericher Marienburg vineyard, distinguished by its rare, hard blue slate soil. This blue slate imparts a highly distinct, intensely saline, and deeply mineral character to the Riesling, contrasting with the red and grey slate found elsewhere in the Marienburg. The name Fahrlay historically refers to the ferry (Fähr) that crosses the Mosel river right below these sheer cliffs, combined with Lay, the old Celtic word for slate. Clemens Busch crafts this Grosses Gewächs (GG) using biodynamic farming, extremely low yields, and spontaneous fermentation in traditional, neutral oak Fuder casks. The wine undergoes extended lees contact, resulting in a dry Riesling of immense power, crystalline precision, and a signature smoky, salty finish that captures the dramatic, vertical landscape of the Mosel.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the picturesque village of Pünderich in the Mosel region of Germany, Weingut Clemens Busch is a pioneering estate globally renowned for redefining Mosel Riesling through biodynamic viticulture. Clemens and Rita Busch took over the family estate in 1984, championing organic methods since 1986 and biodynamics since 2005 as members of Respekt Biodyn. The winery's production is deeply tied to the steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg vineyard, where they meticulously isolate parcels based on grey, red, and blue slate soils. Utilizing traditional large oak Fuder casks, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees contact, they craft exceptionally precise, terroir-driven Rieslings, from bone-dry Grosses Gewächs expressions like Rothenpfad and Falkenlay to exquisitely concentrated noble sweet Auslese wines. Official website: https://www.clemens-busch.de. Address: Kirchstraße 37, 56862 Pünderich, Germany.