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Clemens Busch, Marienburg 'Falkenlay' Riesling Trocken GG 2021 Wine (75cl)
Clemens Busch, Marienburg 'Falkenlay' Riesling Trocken GG 2021 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2021 white wine made from Riesling. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with 2 evidence-linked vineyard records; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Clemens Busch |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Wine style | white |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Clemens Busch, Marienburg 'Falkenlay' Riesling Trocken GG 2021 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2021 white wine made from Riesling.
Typical grape profile: Riesling — From bone-dry to lusciously sweet; lime, green apple, and a distinctive petrol note with age. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
The evidence link identifies Falkenlay as named-sector with high confidence. The vineyard record lists Riesling.
Soil structure and vine density
Source-recorded ground: Relatively deeper soils dominated by grey slate. Geology: Grey slate.
The geological description alone is not enough to infer drainage, water storage or measured soil density.
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Growing-temperature context
Riesling: Cool-climate example; typically 1,800–2,500 growing degree days on the °F scale, equivalent to about 1,000–1,390 °C-days accumulated above a 10°C base.
Heat bands use Oregon State University Extension. The OIV climate method treats growing-season temperature as accumulated heat above 10°C, not a fixed daily target.
Evidence-linked vineyard records
Falkenlay
Pündericher Marienburg · Relatively deeper soils dominated by grey slate. · Grey slate. · Terraced sector between Fahrlay and Rothenpfad, sheltered from cool easterly winds.
Riesling · Biodynamic; machinery cannot be used on the terraces. · Respekt-BIODYN
Full vineyard record →Pündericher Marienburg
Mosel · Predominantly grey slate in the original sector below the former Marienburg convent; named subsectors include red-, blue- and grey-slate parcels. · Devonian slate in multiple colours and degrees of weathering. · South to south-east-facing slope across the Mosel from Pünderich.
Riesling · Biodynamically grown; steep and terraced sectors are worked without machinery where access prevents it. · Respekt-BIODYN
Full vineyard record →Clemens Busch estate context
Mosel estate centred on the south- to south-east-facing Pündericher Marienburg and its slate-defined sectors.
Farming: Biodynamic viticulture; individual steep-slope and terrace parcels are worked according to site constraints.
Certifications: Respekt-BIODYN
Source-supplied bottle description
Retained as supporting identification copy; the structured facts and evidence links above are kept separate.
In the glass, the 2021 Falkenlay GG is precise and tightly woven, opening with aromas of white peach, citrus zest, herbs, and a subtle smoky, slate-driven minerality. The palate is firm and linear, with layers of stone fruit, crushed rock, and spice carried by razor-sharp acidity. Structured yet graceful, it shows both intensity and finesse, with a long, saline finish. Among the first German winemakers to embrace organic farming in 1984, Clemens Busch is celebrated as one of the leading biodynamic producers of the Mosel, crafting wines that are both pure and expressive of their individual vineyard sites. They are members of the prestigious VDP organisation of the top producers in Germany.
Evidence boundary
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