2024 Auxey-Duresses Les Crais, Jane Eyre

• Style: Light-footed mineral Burgundy
• Taste: Red cherry, limestone core, floral spice, bright acidity
• Food: Roasted chicken, game, mushrooms, charcuterie
• Occasion: Focused meals demanding genuine food pairing
• Serve: Serve at 13–15°C, brief opening

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Light-footed and mineral-driven, this Burgundy builds on red cherry and wild strawberry, anchored by a precise limestone core. The structure unfolds gradually: bright acidity and soft tannins frame delicate floral notes and spice, creating a wine that demands—rather than overwhelms—your attention.

The Winery — Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre began her wine path in 1998 as a Melbourne hairdresser, arriving in Burgundy through professional connections and curiosity. She trained across Margaret River, New Zealand's cellars (Felton Road, Ata Rangi) and the Mosel before settling in Burgundy in 2004 as an independent operator. Now based in Cissey, she earned the distinction of Négociant of the Year in 2021 from Revue des Vins de France—the first female recipient.

The 2024 vintage brought rain and disease pressure, conditions that demanded meticulous selection and gentle barrel work to preserve the grape's natural grace. This wine exemplifies Jane's philosophy: restraint over extraction, letting the site's true character emerge without overstatement.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted chicken, game birds, mushrooms, aged goat cheese or charcuterie—wines that reward genuine engagement and shared attention. The mineral core and bright acidity cut through richness and enhance earthy elements, making it the choice for thoughtful entertaining.

Consider this wine as you explore Pinot Noir from around the world for its clarity and restraint. Build your knowledge of what France's coolest regions achieve in challenging years. Find it naturally within our growing selection from Beaune, where limestone-rich slopes create wines of crystalline precision.