2024 Fleurie Vendanges Entières, Jane Eyre

• Style: Whole-bunch Gamay, powdery tannins, vivid acidity
• Taste: Red cherry, white pepper, mineral granite bite
• Food: Charcuterie, grilled meats, soft cheese, poultry
• Occasion: Weeknight supper, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Now or over next few years, 12.5% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Clear ruby with red cherry and white pepper at the fore, underpinned by the mineral bite of granite soil. Powdery tannins sit lightly on the palate while a snap of acidity keeps everything moving forward—the kind of freshness that makes you reach for the next sip before the first is finished. At 12.5% ABV, this is built for food rather than contemplation alone, with backbone enough to stand up to charcuterie boards, grilled meats and soft goat cheeses.

The Winery — Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre's journey took her from Melbourne hairdresser to Burgundy-based micro-négociant and, in 2021, the first woman named Négociant of the Year by the Revue des Vins de France. Since establishing her business in Cissey in 2004, she has drawn on experience across Cullen, Felton Road, Ata Rangi and Ernie Loosen to develop a sharp eye for terroir. For this 2024 vintage, she selected old-vine parcels from La Madone and Les Labourons in Fleurie—roughly equal parts, both around 300 metres altitude—where vines aged 30 to 100 years yield concentrated, low-yield fruit. Whole-bunch fermentation for ten days on the skins, followed by five months in a blend of stainless steel and used 500-litre oak, preserves the grape's natural vibrancy while the stems contribute that subtle pepper edge without overwhelming the cherry core.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is what Beaujolais does best: transparency and pleasure in a single bottle. The wine's structure and acidity make it ideal for roast dinners, poultry and chicken, cured meats and charcuterie, mushroom and truffle dishes, or pasta and risotto. Whether you're planning a weeknight supper or a leisurely Sunday lunch, this Fleurie delivers without fuss. Drink it now, or confidently over the next few years as the tannins soften. Explore the rest of our France selection and broader Beaujolais range to discover more of what this remarkable winemaker has to offer.