Who here has ever heard the name “Pinot Beurot”? Don’t worry if you are among the many who have never come across it. It is in fact the old local name for Pinot Gris, coined by Cistercian monks because of the greyish colour of its berries, similar to the rough woollen cloaks they wore, known as “bure”. This Heritage from Domaine Romuald Petit was born precisely from the desire to preserve this piece of history. We are in Saint-Véran, in the southernmost part of Burgundy, where the landscape becomes softer and the sun shines more generously than in the Côte d’Or. Here, the soils are a mosaic of clay and limestone with veins of granite that give the wine an unexpected mineral tension. Romuald Petit manages the estate according to a strict organic philosophy: no chemical shortcuts, only profound respect for the land, reflected in every sip. In this blend, Chardonnay brings structure and elegance, Pinot Blanc contributes citrus freshness, while the precious Pinot Beurot adds a spicy roundness and an extraordinary aromatic complexity. The grapes are fully destemmed to ensure aromatic purity. Fermentation takes place in oak barriques, followed by ageing that can last from 10 to 18 months, always in wood. In the glass, it reveals a brilliant golden hue with reflections tending towards deep straw yellow. On the nose, white peach, acacia flowers and a hint of white pepper typical of Beurot, all framed by a delicate toasted bread crust note. On the palate it is full, enveloping, almost buttery, yet immediately refreshed by a savoury streak that invites another sip straight away. The finish is long and clean, with a lingering return of toasted hazelnut. Want to make it feel perfectly at home at the table? Try it with chicken escalopes with mushrooms or even a seafood risotto. The only limit is our imagination.