2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification 
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS (GG); trocken
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS (GG); trockenRegion Mosel
Production Details Falkenlay has gray slate and somewhat deeper soil. The wines are spontaneously fermented, matured in oak barrels and kept for a long time on the lees; no exact lees duration is given.
Tasting Notes Firm, composed, spicy and highly individual; the Falkenlay was assessed as still having substantial development ahead.
Critics Ratings 94/100
Sources: clemens-busch.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; GG
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; GGRegion Mosel
Production Details The producer's 1.5 L release listing is wine number 2327-M, AP number 16350182724, and carries BIO DE-ÖKO-039.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-039, Fair'n Green
Tasting Notes Pure and peachy, dry and stony, graceful and medium-bodied, with a stony finish, youthful character and harmonious balance.
Critics Ratings 95/100 (James Suckling)
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 7 g/L
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window 2025-2040+
Wine Classification VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHSVineyard Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGE
VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Soil Gray slate
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Neutral Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Biodynamic certified, spontaneous fermentation, no fining or filtration, aged in traditional fuder barrels. From Falkenlay parcel of Marienburg VDP.GROSSE LAGE with 65-90 year-old ungrafted vines.
Certifications Organic, Biodynamic
Tasting Notes Pear, floral elements, herbs, spices, wet stone and citrus; focused, airy, intense and balanced, with a long finish and some youthful reduction.
Critics Ratings 95/100 (Mosel Fine Wines)
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 8.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Classification GG; dry
Region Mosel
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Slightly floral with grape and some botrytis; powerful and homogeneous, with silky phenolics, juice, tension, lively ripe acidity, oily terpenes and a compact dry finish.
Critics Ratings 94+/100 (Falstaff, Ulrich Sautter)
Sources: www.falstaff.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1426568 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Kirchstraße 37,56862 Pünderich
Phone
+49 (0)6542/1814023
Email
Owner
Clemens Busch
Cellarmaster
Clemens & Johannes Busch