I couldn't help but be drawn to the aroma of freshly baked brioche with a hint of salted butter, with Varambon. It's not overpowering, but it complements the flavors of lemon, tangerine, and white flowers quite nicely. While there are more fruity and secondary notes than rocky mineral notes, the acidity provides a well-structured foundation that carries through a long-lasting finish. -Kimberly

The history of Château des Rontets is one of revival. The estate, which has been producing since the 1870s, had fallen into disrepair until Claire and Fabio Gazeau-Montrasi restored this historic property to greatness beginning in 1994. Today, Château des Rontets produces three cuvées of Pouilly-Fuissé and one of Saint-Amour. All its wines are certified organic. They may not be the cool kids on the block, but they are making pure, honest, terroir-driven expressions of Pouilly-Fuissé.

Grape: Chardonnay, planted in 1945 with some young vines under 20, Les Rontets

Viticulture: Organic

Soil: limestone under red-brown topsoil

Winemaking: harvest by hand, long slow fermentations, malo not blocked, vinification is made in recent 30-hectoliter oak vats, in 400-liter and 228-liter barrels without new oak. This cuvée is bottled after 12 to 18 months maturing. Generally do not need to stir lees.