Arnaud Baillot is part of Burgundy’s new generation: a small négociant based in Beaune, married into the historic Boillot family and working with trusted growers throughout the Côte. In the cellar, he keeps things minimal, relying on native fermentations and older barrels to let the fruit stay bright and transparent. This Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc comes from higher-altitude parcels west of the Côte, where cooler nights keep Chardonnay crisp and linear. The 2023 shows citrus, white peach, and gentle florals over a clean, chalky line. Fresh, zippy, and quietly mineral with just enough texture to give it shape. A smart under-$50 Burgundy from a rising producer who consistently over-delivers.