Arnaud Baillot Bourgogne Cote d'Or Rouge 2023

Arnaud Baillot is a young, talented Burgundy producer based in Beaune, crafting wines from carefully selected vineyards across the Côte d'Or with a philosophy rooted in minimal intervention and honest terroir expression. Baillot trained with some of Burgundy's finest estates before establishing his own label, and his wines have quickly earned recognition for their precision, freshness, and the genuine Burgundian character that defines the best wines of the region. The Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge is his entry-level red — but entry-level here means a wine made with the same care and attention as his Premier Cru bottlings, simply from younger vines and village-level fruit.

The 2023 Arnaud Baillot Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte d'Or, vinified with native yeasts and minimal sulfur to preserve the wine's natural freshness and terroir character. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was warm and aromatic, delivering wines of excellent fruit intensity and early approachability. Bright ruby in the glass, the nose is fragrant and inviting: fresh red cherry, raspberry, and dried rose petal layered with subtle notes of spice, a hint of forest floor, and a gentle earthy depth. On the palate, the wine is light-to-medium-bodied with silky tannins, lively acidity, and a clean, fruit-forward finish that makes it endlessly drinkable.

The Arnaud Baillot Bourgogne Côte d'Or Rouge 2023 is a versatile and elegant Burgundy — excellent alongside roasted chicken, duck breast, mushroom dishes, or a selection of French cheeses, and a reliable introduction to the pleasures of Côte d'Or Pinot Noir.