Petit-Roy

  • Burgundy, France
Petit-Roy

Seiichi Saito is the man behind this exciting, new micro-négoce, a Japanese expat with Chinese origins who studied at the wine school in Beaune in 2006, and then moved to Burgundy in 2008 to dig deeper. Before starting Petit-Roy in 2017, Seiichi spent time working with a few brilliant domaines such as Bize (where he worked with Patrick and the team for a couple of years), Mugnier, Rousseau and Leflaive. In 2014, he co-launched one of the most successful (and probably tiniest) restaurants in Beaune, La Lune, known for their cuisine of precision, elegance and pure umami indulgence.

Acquiring vineyards in Burgundy is a difficult task, but Seiichi managed to buy two hectares of regional appellations which he works biodynamically. He complements the range with purchased grapes from friends in "modest" appellations. In terms of vinification, he is fond of whole cluster for reds, prefers to limit extraction with pump-overs and a few, gentle punch-downs towards the end of alcoholic fermentation, uses minimal SO2 during or post élevage, or prior to bottling. He very rarely adds SO2 at vinification, and prefers to bottle without fining or filtration.

The wines reflect Seiichi’s unique journey in wine and gastronomy. They provide immediate enjoyment, combining bright fruit and pure, salivating energy that lingers on the palate. - www.beckywasserman.com

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DB3323-21
Petit-Roy Pernand-Vergelesses Blanc "Les Combottes"
2021
Chardonnay
From the lieu-dit Combottes. Purchased grapes, harvested by Seiichi’s team, sustainable, from 0.17 ha. Fermented and aged in neutral...
France

DB3321-21
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc
2021
Chardonnay
From “En Mainbey” in Fussey. South-facing, well-draining clay-limestone soil. Pressed in a pneumatic press (1.5 hours) and settled for 12...
France

DB3177-21
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Aligoté
2021
Aligoté
From the lieu-dit Aux Boutières in Savigny-les-Beaune, on clay-limestone and marl soils, planted in 1984. Directly pressed, lightly...
France

DB3171-21
Sustainable
Petit-Roy Altesse Vin de France
2021
Altesse
From the appellation of Bugey on limestone and marl soils. Directly pressed, lightly decanted (12 hours), indigenous yeast fermentation (...
France

DB3324-21
Petit-Roy Savigny les Beaune Rouge
2021
Pinot Noir
A blend from three different parcels in Savigny-les-Beaune. Pretty and elegant. 100% whole cluster.
France

DB4234-21
Petit-Roy Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Fichots
2021
Pinot Noir
From 40+ year-old vines in Pernand-Vergelesses, planted in very red soil. Purchased fruit, practicing organic. 100% whole cluster...
France

DB4434-21
Petit-Roy Fleurie
2021
Gamay
From Château du Poncié, hillside, northeast-facing, 0.17 ha. Cool area, well-draining granite soils.100% whole cluster with minimal added...
France

DB4437-21
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Rouge Souvenir
2021
Pinot Noir
From Pommard Les Lormes and De Sousa,1ha. 50% whole cluster with minimal added SO2, 3-day cold maceration, long ambient yeast fermentation...
France

DB4436-21
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Rouge
2021
Pinot Noir
100% whole cluster with minimal added SO2, 3-day cold maceration, long ambient yeast fermentation in 3850 L tank with gentle punch-downs,...
France

DB3170-21
Petit-Roy Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge
2021
Pinot Noir
Located near the lovely village of Nantoux, tucked away on the higher slopes west of Pommard, planted from 1982 to 1984. 100% whole cluster...
France

DB8723-21
Petit-Roy Auxey-Duresses Rouge
2021
Pinot Noir
Les Clous: 0.17 ha, southwest-facing, heavy clay and marl soils. Nampoillon:0.52 ha, southwest-facing, cool area with well-draining soils....
France