2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window 2029-2059
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE
VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Soil Grey slate
Orientation South, Southwest, Southeast
Brix at Harvest 108.0°
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Neutral Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Barrel Size 1000L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Made from partially (10%) botrytized fruit picked at 108° Oechsle. Spontaneous fermentation in traditional Fuder barrels, cooled and separated from yeast when reaching 7.5% alcohol. Matured for at least 10 months on full lees. Biodynamic/organic certified (DE-ÖKO-039). The oldest Fuder barrels are over 50 years old.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-039
Tasting Notes Very fine, poised and only beginning to reveal its potential.
Critics Ratings 96
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.0%
Region Mosel
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Falstaff records biodynamic production and maturation in a large wooden cask.
Tasting Notes Fine botrytis, mineral spice, citrus, papaya and guava; pure, transparent, nuanced, elegant and clearly mineral.
Critics Ratings 98
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.0%
Region Mosel
Critics Ratings 97
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kirchstraße 37,56862 Pünderich
Phone
+49 (0)6542/1814023
Email
Owner
Clemens Busch
Cellarmaster
Clemens & Johannes Busch