Petit Roy Savigny lès Beaune 'Les Lavières' Premier Cru 2023
4.7
HK$585
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2023 Petit Roy Savigny-lès-Beaune 'Les Lavières' Premier Cru represents a luminous expression of this historic Burgundy appellation. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by a warm, generous growing season that required meticulous crop management, resulting in wines of remarkable primary fruit clarity and approachable charm. This Premier Cru climat takes its name from 'laves,' the flat, slate-like limestone slabs found in its highly stony, well-draining soils, which impart a distinctive mineral energy and elegant tension to the Pinot Noir.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Vibrant aromas of wild raspberry, red cherry, and crushed strawberry mingle with delicate peony petals and a subtle, stem-derived tea-leaf spice. On the palate, its medium-bodied frame is defined by silky, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and an elegant, mineral-driven finish. Pair this graceful Pinot Noir with pan-seared duck breast in a cherry reduction or roasted quail with wild mushrooms.
Winery Background Founded in 2016 by Japanese-born winemaker Seiichi Saito, Petit Roy is a cult micro-estate practicing strict biodynamic viticulture across tiny parcel holdings. Saito honed his craft at legendary estates like Domaine Armand Rousseau and Simon Bize, shaping his minimal-intervention philosophy. He employs native yeast fermentation, a high percentage of whole-cluster inclusion, and minimal sulfur additions, aging the wine in neutral oak to preserve absolute freshness. This meticulous, hands-off approach makes Saito one of Burgundy's most compelling modern producers.