Born in China and raised in Japan, Seiichi Saito moved to Burgundy in 2006 to pursue his passion for wine. After studying in Beaune and spending many years gaining experience with some of the region’s most respected domaines, he founded Domaine Petit-Roy in Chorey-Les-Beaune. Here he farms vineyards across Burgundy and crafts a diverse range of wines, with a focus on the Côte de Beaune. Seiichi has a particular affinity for the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, seeing it as a key area for Burgundy’s future amid climate challenges. His approach is gentle and respectful, letting the land speak for itself.
