# Savigny-Les-Beaune (2022)

- **Producer:** Maison Jane Eyre
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red plum, vanilla, cloves, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

The Savigny-Les-Beaune Maison Jane Eyre 2022 is a Pinot Noir from the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation in Burgundy, France. Produced by Maison Jane Eyre, the wine originates from a unique vineyard opportunity, specifically from the Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Vergelesses. The region's soils are a varied mix of clay and limestone. Jane Eyre, an Australian winemaker, established her négociant business in 2011, focusing on a minimalist winemaking philosophy that emphasizes terroir expression. She has gained recognition as an independent female winemaker in Burgundy.

## Interesting facts

- Jane Eyre was named Négociant of the Year by La Revue du Vin de France in 2017.
- She is one of the few independent female winemakers in Burgundy.
- The grapes for this wine came from a 'one-shot opportunity' from a friend's vineyard.
- Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Vergelesses is considered one of the appellation's top sites.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and refined tannins complement the protein in red meats and poultry, while its refreshing acidity cuts through richer sauces and fattier dishes. Earthy notes in dishes like mushroom risotto can echo subtle nuances in the wine.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this Savigny-Les-Beaune are hand-harvested. Vinification involves 30% whole bunch fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Gentle extraction techniques are employed. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with 25% new wood. Jane Eyre's approach is minimalist, prioritizing the expression of the terroir and working with growers committed to sustainable, organic, and biodynamic practices.