Vintage Character From the high-altitude appellation of Saint-Romain, the 2023 Petit Roy Saint-Romain 'En Chevrot' showcases the remarkable freshness of this cooler lieu-dit. While the 2023 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by a warm growing season that yielded generous fruit, Saint-Romain's elevated position ensured the Chardonnay grapes retained a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity. The "En Chevrot" lieu-dit features steep slopes with shallow, stony limestone soils that impart a signature tension and crystalline purity to the wine, making it a compelling expression of high-altitude Burgundy.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, the wine reveals expressive aromas of crisp green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, and a hint of wet stone. The palate is energetic and medium-bodied, offering flavors of white peach and a subtle creaminess from lees contact, underpinned by a saline mineral backbone that lingers on a clean, vibrant finish. This energetic white Burgundy pairs beautifully with pan-seared sea bass in a lemon-butter sauce, roasted chicken breast with tarragon, or classic steamed Cantonese sea bass.
Winery Background Founded in 2016 by Japanese-born winemaker Seiichi Saito, Petit Roy has quickly gained a cult following for its pure, minimal-intervention Burgundian wines. Having honed his craft under legendary estates such as Simon Bize, Armand Rousseau, and Leflaive, Saito applies meticulous biodynamic principles to his small plots. In the cellar, he practices low-intervention winemaking, utilizing natural fermentations, neutral oak barrels, and minimal sulfur additions to craft wines of remarkable clarity and terroir definition.