Weisser Burgunder „Im Sonnenschein“ GG 2022

Wine Description for Weisser Burgunder „Im Sonnenschein“ GG 2022 by Ökonomierat Rebholz

Colour & Appearance

Pale, sparkling golden yellow with delicate green reflections – youthful and lively in the glass.

Nose

Still somewhat reserved, yet of striking elegance: pear, yellow apple and quince form a clear, bright fruit profile. Floral notes of acacia and elderflower lend the wine lightness and charm. With air, it opens to seductive hints of freshly baked brioche, light tobacco and a whisper of wood smoke – underpinned by a cool, precise minerality that unmistakably communicates its origin.

Palate

The entry is characterised by fine texture and creamy mouthfeel – sensuous, yet never heavy. The refreshing acidity is flawlessly embedded in the delicate fruit sweetness and lends the wine tension and backbone. No element pushes itself to the fore; everything comes together with remarkable harmony.

Finish

Long, spicy and invigorating. The lively acidity structure extends into the aftertaste and impressively signals the considerable ageing potential of this wine. Those wishing to drink it now should decant it generously.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site „Im Sonnenschein“ in Siebeldingen is one of the Palatinate’s most geologically fascinating. At 185 to 225 metres elevation, one encounters Muschelkalk soils from the Triassic period – marine sediments, 220 million years old, interspersed with fossilised marine organisms. Sparse, stony, uncompromising. It is precisely this limestone soil that characterises the great Burgundies of the world – from the Côte d’Or to here in the southern Palatinate.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested from Weisser Burgunder vines up to 40 years old, destemmed and gently pressed in a basket press following 24 hours of skin contact. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, followed by five months of maturation on full lees – a process that gives the wine its creamy texture and aromatic depth whilst preserving the variety’s characteristic freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine that practically demands fine cuisine: salmon and pike-perch roulade in puff pastry with spinach is a classic, harmonious pairing. Equally convincing: veal strips with mushrooms and thyme gnocchi. Those preferring vegetarian options will be well served with celery schnitzel with roasted walnuts and bulgur salad.

Special Features

A Großes Gewächs from one of Germany’s most style-defining wine estates. Ökonomierat Rebholz proves once again that Weisser Burgunder on Muschelkalk can speak its own, convincing language – precise, profound and possessing genuine keeping potential. Already a pleasure to drink now, likely at its peak in five to eight years.