Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0,375 l - Clemens Busch

Radiant golden yellow shines in the glass and promises immediate fascination. The Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0.375 l - Clemens Busch shows impressive viscosity, which slowly trickles down the side of the glass when swirled. On the nose, it unfolds an intense, multi-layered bouquet of acacia honey, candied citrus fruits, ripe apricot, and juicy peach. Beneath lie fine notes of dried herbs, caramel, and a delicate slate spice reminiscent of warm rock and wet stones.

On the palate, this noble-sweet Riesling presents itself with a dense, almost creamy texture. The concentrated sweetness carries aromas of honey, dried fruits, candied pineapple, and yellow peach. A lively, precise acidity lends freshness and tension, while the mineral core of the Pündericher Marienburg remains perceptible. The structure appears deep and finely interwoven, the sweetness harmonizes with the acidity and creates an impressive balance. The finish is very long, with notes of caramelized lemon, dried apricot, and a hint of salty minerality.

Pure Riesling from the top site Falkenlay in the Pündericher Marienburg forms the basis of this exceptional wine. The site benefits from its proximity to the Moselle River and heavily weathered slate soils, which lend the wine its characteristic minerality. The style clearly remains in the Old World tradition, with a focus on origin, terroir expression, and elegance instead of overt sweetness.

• Wine type: noble-sweet white wine
• Grape variety: Riesling
• Origin: Mosel, Pündericher Marienburg, Falkenlay site
• Soil: slate-influenced, close to the river, strongly mineral
• Alcohol content: 6.5% vol
• Residual sugar: approx. 259 g/l
• Total acidity: approx. 6.5 g/l
• Maturation: stainless steel tank, spontaneously fermented
• Texture: dense, concentrated, creamy
• Finish: very long, aromatically intense

1. On the nose: honey, candied fruits, peach, apricot, slate spice
2. On the palate: noble-sweet, dense, harmonious, mineral, supported by lively acidity
3. On the finish: very long, with notes of dried fruits, citrus, and fine spice

The Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0.375 l - Clemens Busch tells the story of a great Riesling from the Mosel that impressively unites sweetness, freshness, and minerality. Each sip reveals new facets and deepens the impression of exceptional concentration and finesse.

Production of the Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0.375 l - Clemens Busch

The grapes for this wine come from the renowned Falkenlay site within the Pündericher Marienburg on the Middle Mosel. Steep slopes, immediate proximity to the Mosel, and a subsoil dominated by slate shape the conditions. During the day, the slate soils store warmth, at night the rock radiates it back and thus supports the ripening of the berries. The cool Mosel climate with large temperature differences between day and night promotes pronounced aromas and a firm acid structure.

The hand harvest is highly selective and focuses on botrytized berries with the highest level of ripeness. Each berry only makes it into the small flute bottle after strict selection. This laborious harvest work ensures maximum concentration and purity in the finished wine.

After the harvest, the grapes are gently brought to the cellar of the Clemens Busch winery in Pünderich. Maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate aromas and the precise freshness of the Riesling. Fermentation proceeds spontaneously with the vineyard’s own yeasts, which intensely highlights the authentic character of the site. Through this approach, a complex, multi-layered wine is created that clearly reflects its origin.

The winemaker’s style places great value on transparency of terroir and restrained cellar techniques. Intervention remains minimal; nature takes precedence. In this way, the influence of the slate soils, the Falkenlay site, and the Mosel climate remains clearly noticeable. The wine unites opulent sweetness with precise structure, without ever appearing heavy.

Enjoyment recommendations for the Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0.375 l - Clemens Busch

The Riesling Marienburg Falkenlay Beerenauslese 0.375 l - Clemens Busch accompanies sophisticated desserts with great aplomb. Its intense sweetness and lively acidity pair excellently with fine fruit-based desserts and creamy components.

• Refined desserts with peach, apricot, or citrus fruits
• Crème brûlée, panna cotta, sabayon
• Delicate pastries with almonds or nuts
• Blue cheese and other intensely matured cheese varieties
• As a soloist to conclude a menu

This Beerenauslese is suitable for festive occasions, special anniversaries, and intimate moments of enjoyment for two. The half bottle is ideal when a menu is to end with a luxurious highlight. This wine also presents itself as an extremely impressive, exquisite gift.

For perfect enjoyment, a serving temperature between 11 and 13 °C is ideal. In a high-quality white wine glass, bouquet and aroma unfold intensely and with many facets. A slightly larger glass offers the wine sufficient surface area so that its complex notes can fully emerge.

The extraordinary concentration and structure of this Riesling allow for an impressively long storage period. Under consistently cool, dark, and vibration-free conditions, the wine develops additional depth and complexity over decades. With increasing maturity, notes of dried fruits, caramel, beeswax, and even more pronounced slate spice emerge. Careful storage unlocks the full potential of this noble-sweet masterpiece by Clemens Busch.

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