Vintage Character Arnaud Baillot Meursault 2023 is a Village wine from the Meursault appellation. 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 Chardonnay, the important question is how ripe orchard fruit and texture sit alongside acidity; its particular site and classification set the expectation for depth without removing the need for freshness. Late heat after timely summer rain makes the timing of picking especially consequential for balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing A citrus line runs through white peach and pear, while a light floral lift adds aromatic detail. On the palate it is dry and medium-full in body, with medium-high acidity running through the Chardonnay fruit and mineral notes adding a rounder middle. Try it with grilled sea bass, roast chicken and creamy mushroom pasta; the medium-high acidity cuts through richness while the medium-full 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 Meursault appellation bottling. Chardonnay and the Meursault name set the wine's frame, and the 2023 season shapes its balance.