2023 Jane Eyre Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy

Jane Eyre Corton Grand Cru is a powerful yet finely composed expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most historic and commanding hilltop vineyards. Sourced from the revered Corton hillside in the Côte de Beaune, this Grand Cru bottling reflects both the structure and gravitas typical of the appellation, as well as the gentle, transparent winemaking touch that has defined Jane Eyre’s rise as one of Burgundy’s most compelling modern voices.

Corton is unique among Burgundy’s Grand Crus for producing red wine in the Côte de Beaune, a region better known for its whites. The vineyards climb the slopes of the Montagne de Corton, with varying exposures and complex soils of limestone, clay, and iron-rich marl. The resulting wines are known for their depth, ageing potential, and sense of grandeur—and Jane Eyre brings a sense of polish and restraint to this naturally powerful terroir.

Originally from Australia, Jane Eyre began her winemaking career in Burgundy in the late 1990s. With experience under mentors like Dominique Lafon and stints in Germany and New Zealand, she has honed a minimalist style focused on expressing site and season with clarity and elegance. Her Corton Grand Cru is typically vinified with partial whole bunch inclusion, natural fermentation, and élevage in French oak (with modest new oak use), producing a wine that’s structured yet luminous.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of black cherry, wild berries, violet, and subtle hints of smoke, crushed rock, and undergrowth. The palate is dense but finely layered, with dark fruit concentration, firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-laced finish. It’s a Grand Cru that combines Corton’s natural muscle with Jane Eyre’s intuitive sense of balance and detail.

Ideal with roasted duck, venison, or mushroom and truffle dishes, Jane Eyre Corton Grand Cru is a wine built for the cellar—majestic yet restrained, with decades of evolution ahead.