2023 Fleurie, Jane Eyre

• Style: Bright, lifted Gamay with silken tannins
• Taste: Raspberry, blackberry, floral whispers, liquorice thread
• Food: Charcuterie, grilled meats, soft cheese, pasta
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, casual dinner
• Serve: 12.5% ABV, now and for 3–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright ruby with juicy raspberry and blackberry that leap from the rim, rounded by floral whispers and a subtle liquorice thread from whole-bunch fermentation. The acidity is crystalline and lifted, carrying the fruit with remarkable energy, supported by fine-grained, silken tannins. At 12.5% ABV, it's refreshing without feeling slight — this is Gamay at its most elegant, capturing Beaujolais's signature poise through early ripening and thin-skinned character.

The Winery — Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre, originally from Melbourne, has run a micro-négociant operation in Burgundy since 2004, earning 'Négociant of the Year' in 2021 — the first woman to receive that honour. For this Fleurie, she sourced 80% of fruit from 95-year-old bush vines in the single parcel 'Les Labourons' on granite soils 300 metres up, with 20% from 'La Madone', a top lieu-dit expected to gain 1er Cru status. The 2023 vintage brought generous yields and ripe, balanced aromatics; hand-harvested bunches underwent careful sorting before fermentation with 60% whole-bunch contact in stainless steel, then five months ageing in used oak, steel and ceramic.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve with charcuterie, soft cheese, grilled meats or bistro pasta dishes — equally at home at a casual dinner or a proper lunch. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly. This wine rewards immediacy but drinks comfortably for several years ahead. If you've been exploring our broader Beaujolais range, this one deserves your attention as a convergence of tradition and contemporary winemaking. Discover more by exploring our Gamay collection to see what else this noble variety offers from France's most expressive regions.