The Spätburgunder trocken 2022 from Ökonomierat Rebholz hails from the Palatinate monopoly site Im Sonnenschein and is grown on shell limestone – a Pinot Noir with dark fruit, fine barrique spice and a silky texture.
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Elegant aromas of cherry and a touch of cream, complemented by finely integrated wood notes of smoke, nut and vanilla, along with stony spice and juniper.
Palate
Juicy with a fine texture, soft tannins and gentle acidity; the oak frames the dark fruit with clear definition – balanced, inviting and highly drinkable.
Character
A noble, uncompromisingly dry Palatinate Pinot Noir in the purist Rebholz style: precise, fully fermented through and full of drinking pleasure with a crystalline structure.
Pairing
Duck breast with cherry jus, mushroom risotto or a hearty wild boar roast.
Notes
Grapes from the monopoly site Im Sonnenschein on shell limestone; spontaneously fermented, aged for 16–18 months in barrique and bottled without fining or filtration; from a VDP estate that has been organically certified since 2005.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Bright, slightly transparent garnet red — clear and inviting in the glass.
Nose
Elegant and balanced. Finely integrated wood with hints of smoke, nuts and vanilla. Alongside cherries with a touch of cream, a subtle stony spice and a hint of juniper.
Palate
Juicy, with a fine texture and clear tannin structure alongside gentle acidity. The wood frames the dark fruit without overwhelming it. A balanced, noble yet remarkably drinkable Spätburgunder with great appeal.
Finish
The dark fruit remains present, supported by fine tannins and a smoky, nutty spiciness that lingers long on the palate.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come primarily from the Im Sonnenschein vineyard site in Siebeldingen — a monopole of the estate, characterised by shell limestone. This calcareous soil provides the fine acid structure that distinguishes Rebholz wines. On the edge of the Palatinate Forest, the family cultivates a terroir mosaic comprising four rock formations.
Grape variety & vinification
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), around 70 per cent destemmed, cold-soaked for several days, then spontaneously fermented. Maturation takes place in barriques — one-third new, one-third one-year-old and one-third two-year-old. After three weeks of skin contact and malolactic fermentation the following spring, the wine is bottled after 16 to 18 months without fining or filtration.
Food recommendations
A wine for duck breast with cherry sauce, saddle of lamb in a herb crust or venison stew. Also an excellent choice with mushroom dishes such as porcini risotto or a mature Comté.
Special features
Certified organic since 2005 and a member of respekt-BIODYN since 2015, the estate farms biodynamically. As long-standing chairman of the VDP Pfalz, Hansjörg Rebholz shaped an entire generation of winemakers — his uncompromising style is reflected here in a Spätburgunder that brings its Palatinate origins to the glass with complete authenticity.
