Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz Im Sonnenschein Weisser Burgunder GG - 2023 (750ml)

Winemaker's Notes: 

Typical of a wine from this terroir is the smoky and spicy aroma created by the shell limestone soil. In the nose, the old Pinot Blanc vines bring out the mellowness and a fruitiness reminiscent of ripe pears and lemon peel, complemented by a touch of flint. The full ripeness of the absolutely healthy grapes from vines, some of which are almost 40 years old, is the basis of this world-class Burgundy wine. On the palate, it is very concentrated and ripe, leaving a round, silky impression. The interplay of minerality and grape ripeness is evident in the distinctly salty, mineral style that gives the wine a very long finish. Our restrained aging in stainless steel tanks produces an absolutely genuine wine of origin, with a perfect interplay between tension, ripeness, power, fruit, richness and mineral acidity. Like all Rebholz wines, this wine has great aging potential.

94+ points Robert Parker

Vinified in stainless steel and amphorae until early July, the 2023 Im Sonnenschein Weisser Burgunder GG is a clear, intense and flinty Pinot Blanc with floral as well as calcareous notes. Playful, finessed and almost filigreed on the palate, this is a dense and intense, very elegant and textured Pinot with delicate tannins and a good, elegant and finely grippy finish. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025.

In the end, 2023 turned out to be a great year after all, even if the weather did not always make the work easy; on the contrary, the vintage required extra effort, smart decisions, consistent action and a willingness to take risks. The result is a series of wonderful, very juicy, fine and elegant wines that are typical of their respective origins and delight even in their youth.  - Stephan Reinhardt