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Santenay Premier Cru, Les Gravières, Jane Eyre, 2018

Santenay Premier Cru, Les Gravières, Jane Eyre, 2018

Jane Eyre | Burgundy, France | 75cl
  • Red Still
  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Pinot Noir
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Melbourne-born Jane Eyre-Renard, one of the pioneers of the growing micro-negotiant movement, has been based in Burgundy since 2003, paying her dues at some top domaines including de Montille and Comtes Lafon.

She currently makes her own wines in a facility in Bligny-le-Beaune, shared with, among others, Dominique Lafon. Her wines, whether from Beaune, Nuits, or Beaujolais, display her distinctive style - charming and inviting, with supple tannins and soft but bright fruits. Gentle extraction and judicious use of new oak means these have been among the more immediately appealing Burgundies in our portfolio.

The 2018 vintage however has clearly stamped its imprint over Jane’s wines as there is greater power, deeper fruit and gravitas allied to the usual charm and definition. Her decision to include 30% whole bunches (as opposed to none last year) has given the wines extra depth and complexity to balance the ripe fruit. Meanwhile her preference for early bottling, important in a vintage like 2018 to preserve freshness and prevent the fruit drying out, still means the range is pretty accessible, but it is definitely serious.

Jane says “ultimately vintage and vineyard should trump your winemaking” but in 2018 all three elements have combined to create something rather special.

What the critics say:

89-92/100Jasper Morris MW

"3 barrels, 1 new, from certified organic and biodynamic vines, 30% whole bunch. Gorgeous dense mid purple with classy fruit on the nose. Ripe certainly (13.5%) but very engaging, and with a welcome freshness at the back. I like the intensity and energy here."

92/100Tim Atkin MW, Decanter

"Australian Jane Eyre makes a small but increasingly well recognised range of Pinot Noirs as well as Down Under. This was picked at the end of August, but still quite a ripe, plush, palate-coating style, with 30% whole bunches and 25% new wood. The fruit is appealingly supple and is balanced by appealing acidity and zip."

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Jane Eyre

From Aussie hairdresser to decorated, award-winning winemaker, Jane Eyre’s rise to the front rank of Burgundy has been an extraordinary story to say the least!

When we first met Jane in 2015, we were amazed to hear that her wines didn’t have a presence in the UK (with a name like Jane Eyre, how could we resist bringing her wines to the UK market?), so we're thrilled to share her gorgeous Burgundies with our winemakers

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