2024 Jane Eyre Fleurie Labourons, Beaujolais

Jane Eyre has earned a place among Burgundy's most respected winemakers, becoming the first Australian recipient of the Négociant of the Year award from La Revue du Vin de France. Her philosophy of minimal intervention and meticulous vineyard selection extends beyond Burgundy into Beaujolais, where she crafts beautifully expressive Gamay that captures the individuality of each site. Fleurie Labourons is a superb example, combining elegance, perfume and purity in one of Beaujolais' most celebrated crus.

The 2024 vintage delivered fruit of exceptional freshness and aromatic lift. Sourced from old vines rooted in Fleurie's granite rich soils, the wine is gently handled to preserve its vibrant fruit, silky texture and distinctive floral character, allowing the vineyard to speak with clarity and precision.

Bright ruby with violet hues, the bouquet is wonderfully fragrant with aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry and red cherry layered with rose petals, violets and subtle spice. Delicate hints of crushed granite and forest floor emerge with time, adding depth and complexity. The palate is silky and beautifully detailed, revealing vibrant red berry fruit, fine tannins and lively acidity wrapped around a graceful mineral core. Elegant, fresh and wonderfully persistent, the finish lingers with floral perfume and savoury nuance.

A delightful partner for roast quail, duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom tart or a charcuterie board with soft cheeses. Deliciously approachable in its youth, this captivating Fleurie will continue to reward careful cellaring over the next five to eight years.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2032.