At a glance

Producer

Arnaud Ente

Region

Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$2,800 - $4,200 USD (750ml bottle, global retail/auction pricing as of 2024)

Tasting profile

Intense citrus, white peach, crushed stone, flint, hazelnut; vivid minerality, saline finish; subtle toast from judicious oak.

Evolution: Gains exotic fruit complexity, nuttiness, truffle, honeyed edges by 2026+; freshness and mineral drive retained.

At peak: Extraordinary balance of purity, detail, and tension; signature Meursault creaminess overlaid with unprecedented precision.

Structure

Acidity

Very high, finely integrated

Tannins

None (white wine; slight phenolics from barrel aging)

Alcohol

13% ABV (typical for vintage and producer)

Aging potential

10-15 years from vintage (2027-2032+ depending on storage)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2042

Optimal window

2022 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Structured, deeply mineral, vibrant acidity; just entering peak window

2017 is considered outstanding for white Burgundy: naturally vibrant acidity, lower yields, and a classic, crystalline style. Arnaud Ente's meticulous organic farming and ultra-low winery yields amplify structure and longevity, making the peak drinking window especially clear and extended.

Food pairing

Lobster, turbot, Dover sole, scallops, lightly truffled poultry, aged Comté, white asparagus with hollandaise.

Serving

Serving temperature

12-13°C / 54-55°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Gentle aeration helps open subtle aromatics and integrate youthful intensity; avoids overt reduction.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Hand-tended, very low-yield organic viticulture since 2015; no herbicides/pesticides; manual harvest; minimal energy winery (gravity flow); ultra-light glass bottles; recycled and recyclable packaging; composting pomace; cover-cropped vineyards for biodiversity; native yeast fermentation.

Arnaud Ente is recognized among Burgundy's strictest organic artisans, with an unwavering focus on sustainability: minimal intervention, conservation-oriented vineyard work, and zero chemical inputs. Though not Demeter (biodynamic) certified, environmental stewardship exceeds most regional standards. Packaging is recyclable and lightweight, and vineyard cover cropping encourages biodiversity and carbon retention. Transport emissions can be significant for overseas shipping, but on a global spectrum, this ranks among the world's most sustainable ultra-premium white wines.