Jane Eyre Bourgogne Rouge 2023

Jane Eyre is an Australian micro-négociant who has been living and working in Beaune for more than 20 years. She made a distinct mark in Burgundy in 2021 when she was awarded a coveted Négociant of the Year award for her label of distinguished wines with a focus on Pinot Noir. Jane also returns to Australia each year to make a line of terroir-driven Pinot Noir bottlings from exceptional sites in Victoria and Tasmania. There is a lightness of touch thread to her wines from both continents that attracts a strong following.

Fruit for this wine comes from 2 parcels in Mercurey. Old vines planted by the grower’s grandfather, this is the first time they have sold the fruit from this vineyard. 5-10% whole clusters. 10% new oak. The new barrel is a 300L coming from Tonnellerie Mercurey. I liked the idea of the cooper being in the same commune as the vineyard.