Domaine Arnaud Baillot, Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2022

Domaine Arnaud Baillot Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2022 is a refined expression of white Burgundy from one of Meursault’s most characterful Premier Cru sites. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, it balances generous Meursault richness with a striking mineral backbone that speaks clearly of its terroir. This cuvée showcases the precision and energy of the 2022 vintage, wrapped in a luxurious, yet finely detailed, style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2022 shows a luminous, pale gold color with light green reflections, hinting at both youth and freshness. The nose opens with layered aromas of ripe lemon, white peach, and crisp pear, followed by notes of toasted hazelnut, fresh butter, acacia blossom, and a clear saline-mineral edge. Subtle hints of brioche and vanilla from judicious oak maturation add complexity without overwhelming the fruit. On the palate, the wine is both generous and tightly framed: a creamy, silky texture is lifted by vibrant acidity and a focused, chalky minerality typical of Les Cras. Flavors of citrus curd, stone fruit, and yellow apple are interwoven with nuances of almond, light smoke, and wet stone, all leading into a long, precise finish. While already charming in its youth, this 2022 Premier Cru has the structure to evolve beautifully over 7–10 years, gaining further depth, nuttiness, and complexity with careful cellaring.

Production
Les Cras is a Premier Cru climat in Meursault known for its stony, limestone-rich soils and excellent drainage, producing wines with notable tension and minerality. Domaine Arnaud Baillot sources Chardonnay from carefully tended vineyard parcels here, where vines are cultivated with a focus on respect for the land and moderate yields to concentrate flavor. Harvest is typically carried out by hand to ensure careful selection of perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. In the cellar, gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation preserve purity of fruit, followed by élevage in French oak barrels—often with a proportion of new oak kept in balance—to add texture, aromatic complexity, and subtle spice while allowing the vineyard character to remain at the forefront.

Food & Serving
This Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2022 is a natural partner for refined dishes such as butter-poached lobster, scallops in a light cream or beurre blanc sauce, roasted turbot, or sole meunière. It also pairs beautifully with roast chicken with herbs, veal in a cream sauce, or rich seafood pastas, and can elevate dishes featuring morels or other delicate mushrooms. Serve at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail; slightly warming in the glass will reveal deeper layers of texture and complexity. Decanting for 30 minutes, especially in its youth, can help the wine open up and fully express its aromatic spectrum.

Producer
Domaine Arnaud Baillot is an emerging, quality-focused Burgundy estate that has quickly attracted attention for its precise, terroir-driven wines from some of the region’s most esteemed appellations. Based in the heart of the Côte d’Or, the domaine works closely with carefully selected vineyard holdings and partner growers to craft small-batch bottlings that faithfully reflect each village and Premier Cru site. Although relatively young compared to many historic Burgundy names, Arnaud Baillot has built a reputation for combining traditional Burgundian know-how—hand harvesting, barrel fermentation and aging, and meticulous blending—with a modern sensitivity to balance and purity. Wines like this Meursault 1er Cru Les Cras 2022 underline the domaine’s growing significance among Burgundy enthusiasts seeking characterful, finely made Chardonnay with a strong sense of place.

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