Pouilly-Fuissé White "Les Birbettes" 2020 | Wine from Château des Rontets

White Wine Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Birbettes" 2020 Château des Rontets

The Château des Rontets is a historic vineyard located in Pouilly-Fuissé, in Burgundy. Founded in the early 19th century by Abbé Glaneur and acquired by the Varambon family in 1850, the estate is now managed by Claire, the fourth generation, and her husband Fabio Montrasi. Ranked among the best estates in Pouilly-Fuissé by the Bettane&Desseauve guide and the Revue du vin de France, the estate has been certified in organic farming since 2005. With respectful practices such as soil plowing and hand harvesting in small crates, the Château des Rontets ensures optimal quality of its grapes, highlighting the richness of the terroir.

This Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Birbettes" 2020 comes from old vines planted in a vineyard where the majority of the vines are over 60 years old. These old vines develop a unique "regulating system," ensuring optimal grape ripening even in varied climate conditions. The clusters, composed of small concentrated berries, offer stable potential year after year. This white wine is distinguished by its purity and its saline imprint, a typical expression of the terroir's minerality.

• Appearance: Golden, clear, and bright.
• Nose: Intense aromas of ripe fruits, white flowers, accompanied by subtle mineral and saline notes.
• Palate: Structured and ample, the palate reveals a beautiful minerality and marked salinity. The aromatic complexity is enriched with notes of dried fruits and citrus, and the finish is long and persistent.

Ideal to accompany noble fish like turbot or sea bass, shellfish such as langoustines, as well as poultry in cream or aged cheeses. This Pouilly-Fuissé also enhances dishes based on mushrooms or creamy risottos.

• Type of wine: White wine
• Appellation: Pouilly-Fuissé
• Alcohol content: 13.5% Vol
• Size: 0.75 L
• Vintage: 2020
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Burgundy (Mâconnais)
• Estate: Château des Rontets
• Grape variety: Chardonnay

This Pouilly-Fuissé "Les Birbettes" 2020 is a rare vintage that reveals its full potential from its third year in the bottle and can be kept for 10 to 15 years, evolving with elegance and complexity over time. A wine for aging for lovers of fine and distinguished Burgundy wines.