Spätburgunder Im Sonnenschein GG 2018

Wine Description for Spätburgunder Im Sonnenschein GG 2018 by Ökonomierat Rebholz

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, muted cranberry red with elegant violet reflections towards the rim – a visual promise of finesse and maturity.

Nose

Seductive and complex: wild raspberry and sour cherry meet ripe blackberries, underpinned by violets and rose petals. Herbal notes of thyme, tarragon and boxwood lend Mediterranean spice. Fine tobacco and cedarwood nuances bear witness to skilful barrique ageing, whilst a distinctive minerality reveals the shell limestone provenance.

Palate

On the palate, the aromatic promise of the nose is confirmed. The fruit fullness is carried by a vibrant acidity that lends the wine freshness and tension. The tannin structure displays itself robust yet refined – Burgundian in the best sense. Earthy notes and the present minerality impart depth and complexity. A wine that already offers drinking pleasure now, yet possesses considerable ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

The VDP.Große Lage „Im Sonnenschein“ in Siebeldingen is a rarity in the Palatinate: a south-facing slope in the Queich valley rather than the typical east-facing exposures. The parcels lie 160-225m above sea level on shell limestone soils from the Triassic – marine sediments that provide ideal conditions for great Burgundy varieties. The vines, some up to 60 years old, are rooted in the most barren, stony sites at the highest point of the vineyard.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), hand-harvested and destemmed. Cold maceration prior to spontaneous fermentation, three-week maceration fermentation with individual attention to each vessel. Subsequently 19-20 months ageing in French and Austrian barriques with varying toast levels – the wood influence supports without dominating. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Venison cutlet with kale and chestnut cream, veal knuckle with vegetable purée and fan potatoes or vegetarian with gratin of beetroot, savoy cabbage and black walnuts.

Special Features

Absolute royalty of German Spätburgunder – a wine that impressively demonstrates the Rebholz estate’s 30 years of barrique experience. The combination of privileged terroir, old vines and artisanal perfection results in a Burgundian character with distinctive Palatinate identity.