Arnaud Baillot Beaune 'Les Teurons' Premier Cru 2023
4.2
HK$600
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Arnaud Baillot Beaune 'Les Teurons' Premier Cru 2023 comes from the Premier Cru Beaune designation in Bourgogne. Unsettled spring temperatures delayed budbreak enough to avoid the rare spring frosts. Summer thunderstorms relieved a persistent water deficit, and hot sunshine then concentrated sugar, flavour and colour. Heat above 35°C at the start of harvest led some growers to pick at night or before sunrise. The contrast between timely rain and late heat is central to this vintage's fruit and balance. For Pinot Noir from Beaune, the season puts acidity and tannin texture in dialogue with red-fruit ripeness. In the Les Teurons premier cru, expect greater depth and a firmer frame.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The aromatic centre is red cherry, tempered by raspberry, violet and a restrained savoury-spice edge. On the palate it is dry and medium in body, with fine, medium tannin and medium-high acidity giving the Beaune fruit a fresh frame. The finish is persistent, with forest floor and dried flowers adding depth as the wine ages. Try it with seared tuna and mushroom risotto, or glazed duck with mild spices; the fine tannin and medium-high acidity suit these dishes without overpowering them.
Winery Background Arnaud Baillot works with his wife Laure from Beaune, selecting small parcels across village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations. He favours restrained new oak and an approach that lets the place stay legible in the finished wine. In the estate's Burgundy range, this is the Les Teurons premier cru. Pinot Noir and the Beaune name set the wine's frame, and the 2023 season shapes its balance.