Weisser Burgunder „Im Sonnenschein“ GG 2022

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

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with greenish reflections – a wine that already promises freshness and vitality on the eye.

Nose

Still youthfully reserved, but promising: pear, yellow apple and quince dominate, accompanied by floral notes of acacia blossom and elderflower. With air contact, fascinating secondary aromas develop: freshly baked brioche, light tobacco and a subtle smoky note that recalls the minerality of muschelkalk.

Palate

Charming entry with creamy texture and elegant mouthfeel. The vibrant acidity is perfectly integrated and lends the wine structure and tension without ever becoming dominant. A delicate fruit sweetness balances the freshness, whilst spicy notes in the mid-palate add complexity. This is no easy-drinking everyday wine, but a serious Burgundy with character – entirely in keeping with the GG philosophy.

Finish

Long, spicy and with an appetising minerality derived from the muschelkalk soil. The aftertaste positively demands sophisticated cuisine.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site „Im Sonnenschein“ in Siebeldingen is a rarity in the Palatinate: a true south-facing slope in the Queich valley with vines up to 40 years old at 185–225 metres altitude. The muschelkalk soil from the Triassic period – the same soil type on which the great Burgundies of the Côte d’Or thrive – fundamentally shapes the character of this wine. Sparse, stony parcels force the vines to dig deep and concentrate.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Classical vinification for great Burgundies: selective hand-harvesting, destemming, 24 hours skin contact, gentle basket pressing. Maturation in stainless steel with five months of lees ageing – purist, without oak, to avoid masking the terroir character.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Veal strips with mushrooms, salmon and pike-perch roulade in puff pastry or celeriac schnitzel with roasted walnuts. Generally: sophisticated cuisine with substance that meets the wine on equal terms.

Special Features

A Grand Cru that deserves patience. Already impressive now, but with clear ageing potential. By all means open and decant in good time – or better still, forget about it in the cellar for a few years.