Domaine Ballot Millot et Fils Bourgogne Blanc 2020
4.4
HK$500
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Bourgogne Blanc 2020 from Domaine Ballot-Millot is a refined regional white Burgundy that channels a discreetly Meursault-like character at a more approachable level. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was warm and relatively dry, a year widely regarded as very good for white wines thanks to its combination of ripe, concentrated fruit and well-preserved freshness in carefully managed vineyards.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it offers aromas of lemon, green apple, white peach and subtle white flowers layered with gentle hazelnut and a touch of creamy lees and light toast. The medium body is carried by vibrant, medium-high acidity, giving a precise, mineral-driven palate with notes of pear, wet stone and a hint of almond on the clean, persistent finish. Its balance and texture make it a versatile partner for dishes such as seared scallops, roast chicken with herbs, pasta in cream or butter-based sauces, or a simple goat cheese tart, offering a polished introduction to serious Côte de Beaune Chardonnay without the price of a village appellation.
Winery Background Rooted in Meursault, Domaine Ballot-Millot et Fils is a respected family-run estate with a history stretching back several generations, known for terroir-focused whites that emphasize clarity and energy over overt richness. Today, winemaker Charles Ballot oversees the domaine’s Côte de Beaune holdings, including benchmark sites in Meursault, with meticulous vineyard work and a restrained, classical approach in the cellar designed to capture each site’s identity rather than impose heavy-handed winemaking. For the Bourgogne Blanc, Chardonnay from parcels in and around Meursault is vinified and aged with measured use of oak and thoughtful lees ageing, and grapes are harvested at balanced ripeness to preserve tension, purity of fruit and stony minerality; in relatively small volumes, this cuvée offers an accessible taste of the domaine’s precise, elegant style of white Burgundy.