Auxey-Duresses, Jane Eyre, 2022
Auxey-Duresses, Jane Eyre, 2022
- 75cl
- 14%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2034
"A new cuvée, from a south-facing site in a village which really benefits from warmer years, this shows none of the rusticity sometimes associated with Auxey, but rather the sophistication and suppleness that marks Jane’s wines. Showing purity and focus on the nose, with bright red berry fruits, autumnal woodsmoke and dry spice notes. high toned, sappy red berry compote attack fills out on the mid-palate with some cedar and tamarind notes, supported by fresh acids and stony tannins. A welcome addition to the portfolio."
Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru
Whether crafting wines from the Côte-d'Or, Beaujolais, or her native Victoria, Jane's wines exude her distinct style—delicate and inviting, adorned with supple tannins and vibrant, luscious fruits.
Through gentle extraction techniques, thoughtful oak usage, and early bottling, Jane has created Burgundies that are accessible and appealing even in their early stages.
This wine is entering its optimal drinking phase now, with primary red berry fruit still vibrant but beginning to integrate with the cedar and spice elements. Over the next two years, expect the sappy fruit compote to become more harmonious while the stony tannins soften further. The wine will likely plateau around 2027-2028, showing its most complete expression.
Tasting Notes
AppearanceMiddleweight purple with bright clarity.
NoseSweet cherry elegance dominates the initial impression, lifted by autumnal woodsmoke and dry spice complexity. There's purity and focus here, with none of the rusticity that can mark the appellation. The aromatics show both immediate appeal and underlying sophistication.
PalateHigh-toned, sappy red berry compote fills the attack before developing cedar and tamarind notes on the mid-palate. The texture is supple and inviting, supported by fresh acids that provide lift without sharpness. Stony tannins add structure without heaviness, showing the careful extraction techniques at work.
FinishMedium length with persistent red fruit and a mineral, slightly austere close.
Overall impressionThis shows Auxey-Duresses at its most sophisticated, accessible yet serious.
Food Pairings
In Burgundy, this style of village Pinot Noir would traditionally accompany coq au vin made with the same wine, or perhaps lapin aux pruneaux with its sweet and savoury interplay. Local charcuterie like jambon persillé or andouillette de Troyes would complement the wine's earthy undertones, while a classic boeuf bourguignon would echo the autumnal woodsmoke characters. The wine's fresh acidity makes it perfect with the region's creamy chaource cheese.
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Serve at 15-16°C to show the fruit at its most expressive while maintaining the wine's elegant structure. No need to decant this village wine - simply open 30 minutes before serving to let it breathe. Use medium-sized Burgundy glasses to concentrate the delicate aromatics. The wine's accessible style means it's ready to drink upon opening.
This south-facing vineyard site in Auxey-Duresses benefits significantly from warmer vintages like 2022, allowing the Pinot Noir to achieve full phenolic ripeness. The limestone-rich soils typical of the Côte de Beaune provide the mineral backbone evident in the wine's stony tannins, while the favourable exposure ensures the elegant fruit development that sets this cuvée apart from rustier examples of the appellation. High-trained vines under lyre trellising maximise sun exposure and air circulation.
Auxey-Duresses sits in a side valley behind Meursault and Volnay, often producing wines with more rustic edges than its famous neighbours. The village benefits enormously from warm vintages, which allow the Pinot Noir to ripen fully and show the sophistication the terroir is capable of. Village-level wines here offer genuine Côte de Beaune character at more accessible prices, though producers must carefully manage extraction to avoid the coarseness that can mark lesser examples.
The 2022 growing season in Burgundy began with a worryingly dry spring that had vignerons checking soil moisture levels weekly, followed by a summer that alternated between intense heat and welcome rainfall. The vines handled the stress remarkably well, producing smaller berries with concentrated flavours, though yields dropped significantly across both the Côte d'Or and Chablis. Harvest began earlier than usual, with many producers picking in late August under bright skies.
What emerged from the cellars shows a vintage of surprising finesse given the challenging conditions. The Pinot Noirs display vivid fruit and firm tannins without the jammy weight you might expect from a hot year, whilst the Chardonnays retained their mineral backbone alongside ripe stone fruit flavours. We're finding the village-level wines particularly compelling right now, drinking beautifully with just a year or two of bottle age, though the premier and grand crus will reward patience until the late 2020s.
FAQs
What does this wine taste like?
Sweet cherry elegance meets autumnal woodsmoke, with sappy red berry compote, cedar notes, and a mineral backbone from stony tannins.
When should I drink this wine?
It's ready now and will be at its best until 2029, showing immediate charm while developing more complexity over the next couple of years.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Try it with coq au vin, roasted duck, or mushroom risotto - the wine's fresh acidity and fruit-forward style work beautifully with both rustic and refined dishes.
Do I need to decant this wine?
No decanting needed - just open 30 minutes before serving at 15-16°C in medium-sized Burgundy glasses to show off the delicate aromatics.
Is this worth cellaring?
This wine is made for earlier drinking pleasure rather than long-term cellaring, showing its best between now and 2029 when the fruit and structure are in harmony.
How does this compare to other Burgundy villages?
Auxey-Duresses offers genuine Côte de Beaune character at a more accessible price than Volnay or Pommard, with this example showing the sophistication the appellation can achieve in skilled hands.
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