2017 Marienburg Riesling Falkenlay Grosses Gewachs
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Lots of caramelized fruit here, such as toffee apples and apricot-flavored creme brulee. The palate is soft and supple with a perceptible touch of sweetness. Drink now.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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The 2017 Pündericher Marienburg Riesling GG Falkenlay is pure but generously ripe and bright, with matured and super matured apple aromas that are perfectly intertwined with notes of crushed or even milled stones. Full-bodied, intense and generous on the palate, this is a rich and powerful but silky-textured and highly refined Riesling with lots of extract and intensity but also elegance. The finish is dense and compact, with fine tannins intermingled with refreshing minerals that give grip and tension. This is a great GG and most likely the finest I have tasted from Clemens Busch in 20 years. Tasted in March 2019.
From one of the most interesting (and natural) producers in Germany. Subtle nose. Uncompromisingly dry wine that is definitely not for neophytes. But opens out on the palate to a broad array of mineral elements. Smoky finish. Pretty austere! Be warned. (JR)