In the glass
What it pairs with
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Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish. -
Roast guinea fowl
Deep spice and minerality stand up to dark poultry. -
Wild mushroom risotto
Slate minerality echoes the earthy mushrooms.
How to serve Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast guinea fowl, Wild mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A dry Grosses Gewachs from the blue-slate Falkenlay parcel of the Punderich Marienburg: deep, spicy and densely mineral, farmed biodynamically.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Clemens Busch
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 45 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG
What does Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry Grosses Gewachs from the blue-slate Falkenlay parcel of the Punderich Marienburg: deep, spicy and densely mineral, farmed biodynamically.
When should I drink Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG?
Drink 6 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG?
Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Wild mushroom risotto. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
Is Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Marienburg Falkenlay Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.