Vintage Character Petit‑Roy Fleurie Passion 2022 is a finely crafted Gamay that captures the floral elegance of Fleurie and the generosity of the 2022 Beaujolais vintage. The year was warm and sunny, tempered by cooler nights, producing wines with ripe fruit, freshness, and supple tannins. From a tiny 0.17‑hectare parcel on the granite slopes of Château du Poncié, this cuvée is vinified with 100% whole clusters and undergoes semi‑carbonic maceration, a traditional Beaujolais method that enhances fruit purity and aromatic lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it shows a bright ruby color and a fragrant nose of red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry, layered with violets and wildflowers. The palate is silky and vibrant, with juicy red fruit, fine tannins, and a mineral backbone that extends into a long, graceful finish. Its freshness and finesse make it a versatile partner for roast duck with herbs, mushroom risotto, or a wedge of aged goat cheese, highlighting both its delicacy and structure.
Winery Background Domaine Petit‑Roy, founded in 2017 by Japanese‑born winemaker Seiichi Saito, has quickly gained recognition as one of Burgundy and Beaujolais’ most exciting young domaines. Saito trained at prestigious estates including Armand Rousseau, Domaine Leflaive, and Jacques‑Frédéric Mugnier before establishing his own domaine in Chorey‑lès‑Beaune. Farming is carried out organically and biodynamically, though without formal certification, and the cellar philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes are hand‑harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged for 12 months in used barrels followed by 6 months in tank, with no fining or filtration and minimal sulfur at bottling. The Fleurie Passion cuvée reflects Saito’s dedication to terroir transparency and artisanal craftsmanship, offering an authentic expression of Fleurie’s granite soils and hillside climate. With its purity, energy, and elegance, it exemplifies the domaine’s commitment to producing wines that combine precision, vibrancy, and drinkability.