X Periment 0.5L

The X Periment from Ökonomierat Rebholz presents the Spätburgunder from its dark, powerful side: almost black in the glass, concentrated and with a fine liqueur-like sweetness. The 0.5-liter bottle is just right for an evening for two.

The winery is located in Siebeldingen in the Southern Palatinate, a region known for its Pinot varieties. The X Periment is an experiment in name alone and shows how far Spätburgunder can move away from the classic, slender style.

On the nose, tar, dark forest floor and Amarena cherry, plus dry spice and a hint of cold smoke. On the palate, concentrated, cooked berry fruit, damson and preserved cherry, underneath dark chocolate and nougat, plus a touch of blood orange. The body is firm, with shoulder and fine creaminess, yet the wine remains lively and fresh with drive. Light astringency provides support, the finish is deep and complex.

We recommend serving it at 16–18 °C. It pairs well with chocolate cake, dark chocolate with orange zest, a game terrine or a mature mountain cheese.