Region: Burgundy, France
Appellation: Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
Type/Style: White Wine
Grapes: Chardonnay

Arnaud Baillot Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2023

Tasting Notes

Pale straw with a hint of green at the rim, this 2023 opens with crisp aromas of lemon zest, pear flesh and white-flower blossom. On the palate you'll enjoy a lively interplay of orchard fruit and bright acidity, underpinned by chalky minerality and a subtle texture from gentle barrel ageing. The finish is clean, poised and invites the next sip.

Why It’s Special

• From the higher-altitude vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, this Chardonnay benefits from cooler nights and slower ripening, resulting in clarity, freshness and refinement.

• Crafted by the rising star Arnaud Baillot, whose sustainable vineyard practices and minimalist winemaking ensure the wine reflects terroir rather than oak or manipulation.

• This Blanc offers Burgundy character at a regional-level appellation — making it an excellent value for your boutique clientele who want serious white wine without the luxury markup.

• Ready to drink now yet structured enough to hold for a couple of years, it’s versatile enough for casual enjoyment or elevated dining.

About the Producer

Arnaud Baillot and his team operate out of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune, and have gained a reputation for elegant, honest wines rooted in sustainable viticulture and respectful cellar practices. His whites are vinified with a focus on purity: native yeasts, gentle extraction, subtle oak where necessary, and an overarching philosophy of letting the vineyard speak. The 2023 Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc is a fine example of this ethos — precise, expressive and stylish.