2023 Clemens Busch, Riesling Marienburg Fahrlay Terassen GG, Germany Larmandier-Bernier Chardonnay and merlot macerated together

Chardonnay and merlot macerated together in whole clusters for 10+ days

this cuvee is meant to be ready to drink upon release (as a “younger brother” to Las Vegas El Carrascal)

iron-oxide–rich parcels—Pointe du Puits and Pécaillot (“PPT”)—where the red marls of Arbois give the grape its signature depth and spice

Disgorgements Jan/Feb/March 2025

It then spent an extended 96–100 months sur latte

2023 Clemens Busch, Riesling Marienburg Fahrlay Terassen GG, Germany Larmandier-Bernier Chardonnay and merlot macerated togetherGrapes for this cuve are harvested on the steepest terraces of the Fahrlay grand cru, a volcanic formation of blue slate that is hundreds of millions of years old. The Terrassen (terraces) cuvee is always slightly more textured than the GG from here.