# Côte de Nuits Villages (2022)

- **Producer:** Maison Jane Eyre
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, redcurrant, red cherry, ripe fruit, vanilla, cloves, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

Maison Jane Eyre's Côte de Nuits Villages 2022 is a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France, produced by Australian winemaker Jane Eyre. As a micro-négociant, Jane Eyre focuses on selecting specific vineyard plots and working closely with growers to craft wines that express their unique terroirs. Her winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes and the land to shine through. The Côte de Nuits-Villages appellation itself is a significant area within Burgundy, known for its Pinot Noir production.

## Interesting facts

- Australian winemaker Jane Eyre was named 'Négociant of the Year' in 2021.
- This wine comes from the heart of Burgundy's famed Côte de Nuits.
- Jane Eyre's wines are known for their minimalist approach and terroir focus.
- The 2022 vintage offered ripe fruit with good freshness.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and balanced tannins complement the protein in red meats, while its fruit-forward character can harmonize with savory sauces. Acidity helps to cut through richer dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

Maison Jane Eyre's Côte de Nuits Villages 2022 is produced using a minimalist winemaking approach. Key techniques include gentle extraction methods and thoughtful use of oak. The wine is often bottled earlier than typical to preserve its freshness. Jane Eyre emphasizes working closely with growers and allowing the terroir to express itself, reflecting her philosophy of minimal intervention. The 2022 vintage harvest occurred early in September due to warm weather, yielding ripe fruit with good balance.