Clemens Busch, Marienberg GG Falkenlay 2023, Mosel

Clemens Busch, Marienberg GG Falkenlay 2023, MoselAs a young winemaker in the 70s, organic and biodynamic pioneer Clemens Busch was already questioning the use of herbicides and reducing the sulphur levels in his wines. When he and wife Rita inherited his parents winery and vineyards in 1984, they had the chance to put these ideas into practice. Clemens' winemaking is honest and refined, producing wines that are pure expressions of their terroir. Falcons still nest in the stone crevices in this area,

and because of the dry climate tends to be made with passerillage rather than botrytised grapes

Strange Kompanjie has isolated one such block for a teeny release of old vine Palomino

a herbacious note and a refreshing acidity with rounded well-structured tannins

it feels long

There is perfect balance of freshness and richness

with an almost exotic note

followed by a further 18 day maceration at 22-26ºC

based in the village of Moussan close to Narbonne

clay and limestone soils

here and there

Bright red fruit

Elegant and aromatic nose with fleshy stone fruits wrapped around of core of grapefruit zest