Petit-Roy Hautes Cotes de Beaune Mainbey Blanc 2022
Petit-Roy Hautes Cotes de Beaune Mainbey Blanc 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (Burgundy, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with aperitif, creamy pasta, roast chicken, salad. Drink now or within 15 years (to about 2041). No need to decant. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 93/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £27.18 at 8wines UK.
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Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. Domaine Petit-Roy was founded in Chorey les Beaune by Seiichi Saito, a Chinese winemaker who settled in Burgundy. Despite the small size of his estate (just over 2 hectares distributed in regional appellations), Seiichi's wines immediately attracted the attention of the public and critics for their pure character and exceptional quality. The company practices biodynamics in the vineyard (although without certification), and applies a philosophy of minimal intervention in the cellar, with spontaneous fermentations, minimal use of SO2, and bottling without fining or filtration. Hautes Côtes de Beaune Mainbey from Domaine Petit-Roy is an elegant white wine made only with Chardonnay grapes grown on typical Burgundian clay-limestone soil. Fermentation takes place with whole bunches and the finished wine rests in used oak barrels. In the glass, the wine reveals an intense straw-yellow color with almost golden reflections. Its aromatic profile is fresh and expressive with notes of citrus, ripe pear, and apple and hints of honey and brioche. On the palate, it is juicy and round, elegant and harmonious, with a pleasant refreshing acidity and a long finish that recalls notes of brioche and baking spices. It is excellent as an aperitif, served with fish and seafood appetizers, and also pairs well with pasta Carbonara and chicken Caesar salad.