Vintage Character Arnaud Baillot Bourgogne Aligoté 2023 comes from the Bourgogne Aligote regional appellation 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 Aligoté, that seasonal pattern makes the tension between citrus brightness and ripeness especially relevant; the finish should remain brisk rather than broad.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing White blossom softens the lemon-and-green-apple profile, but the wine remains fresh and lightly mineral. The palate is dry and direct, its lively acidity carrying orchard fruit into a clean, mouthwatering finish. Try it with oysters, goat cheese and herb omelette; the high acidity cuts through richness while the medium body holds up to the sauces. Serve at 8–10°C so the lemon and pear stay in focus.
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 regional Bourgogne Aligoté bottling. Aligote and the Bourgogne name set the wine's frame, and the 2023 season shapes its balance.