Saint-Amour Côte de Besset Château des Rontets 2014

The Château des Rontets, situated in Fuissé, is a family domain that was founded in the 19th century. It has been in the same family since 1870. The domain is now run by Claire Gazeau (great grandaughter of Francois Varambon who initially bought the property) and her husband Fabio Montrasi . It is situated on a plot of land of 5.6 hectacres at the top of a hill known locally as Les Rontets that looks out over the village of Fuissé. The estate has another plot of 0.5 hectacres in Pierrefolle, as well as another half hectacre in Côte de Besset in the commune of Saint-Amour. Since 2005 they have had organic certification. This domain has risen to a very high standard. Anything from Château Rontet is a sound investment.

This beautiful Saint-Amour is matured in old oak barrels for around 8 months and doesn’t undergo any clarification or filtration. It has aromas of sweet red fruits and a delicate and elegant structure with a silky texture. All in all, a beauitfully balanced wine.