Fleurie 'Vendanges Entières', Jane Eyre, 2022
Fleurie 'Vendanges Entières', Jane Eyre, 2022
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Gamay
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Optimal drinking window: Now - 2030
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 built for immediate pleasure and drinking beautifully right now in its primary fruit phase. Over the next year, the strawberry fruit will integrate further with the white pepper spice, creating even more harmony. By 2027-2028, expect the wine to show maximum integration while retaining its essential freshness and charm. This isn't a wine designed for long cellaring—the joy is in its youthful exuberance and pure fruit expression. Drink while that beautiful strawberry character is still singing.
What the critics say:
"From Labourons, La Madone and Garenne. This version of Fleurie has been vinified with all the stems over 10 days cuvaison, aged in stainless steel and bottled in March under screwcap. A mix of crimson and purple. The bouquet has pure energetic Beaujolais notes, definitely some white pepper on top of the fruit. Light and fresh up front, more substantial behind, a bouquet of strawberries. Easy to open and easy to drink. Then open another one. Drink from 2023-2025. Tasted: October 2023. *4/5*"
Tasting Notes
AppearanceA lovely mix of crimson and purple, bright and inviting in the glass.
NosePure, energetic Beaujolais aromatics leap from the glass with white pepper dancing over ripe strawberry fruit. The whole bunch fermentation adds a subtle herbal lift without overwhelming the fruit. There's an immediate appeal here, nothing hidden or coy.
PalateLight and fresh on entry, then more substantial weight emerges behind—this is the hallmark of quality Fleurie. A bouquet of strawberries dominates, supported by that white pepper spice and gentle tannins that never intrude. The balance between immediate pleasure and underlying structure is perfectly judged.
FinishClean and refreshing, with strawberry fruit lingering alongside a gentle peppery warmth.
Overall impressionThis is Fleurie that makes you want to open another bottle immediately.
Food Pairings
In Beaujolais, this style of Fleurie would accompany the region's rustic charcuterie—sliced saucisson sec, pâtés, and rillettes spread on crusty bread. The locals would pair it with coq au vin made with Beaujolais itself, or simple grilled andouillette sausages. Fresh goat cheese from the nearby hills makes a perfect match, as does the region's famous Chaource cheese. During autumn, it's traditional to drink young Fleurie alongside roasted chestnuts and game birds like quail or partridge.
We think this wine would go well with
Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C to emphasise the fresh fruit character—this isn't a wine that needs warmth to show its best. No need to decant; the whole-bunch vinification has already provided gentle aeration during fermentation. Pour into large Burgundy glasses to capture those delicate floral aromatics, or even into smaller bistro glasses for a more casual approach. The screwcap closure means you can open and enjoy immediately without any fuss.
This Fleurie comes from three excellent sites—Labourons, La Madone, and Garenne—each contributing different elements to the blend. The granite and schist soils of Fleurie provide excellent drainage while retaining enough water for the vines during dry spells. The elevated vineyards catch cooling breezes that preserve the delicate aromatics Gamay is famous for. This combination of warm granite and cool air creates the perfect conditions for Gamay that's both concentrated and graceful.
Fleurie is the most perfumed and elegant of the ten Beaujolais crus, sitting on granite slopes that give wines their characteristic floral lift. Unlike the more structured Moulin-à-Vent or powerful Morgon, Fleurie specialises in charm and immediate appeal. The appellation rules require 100% Gamay and mandate lower yields than basic Beaujolais, ensuring concentration without sacrificing the variety's natural elegance. Fleurie represents Beaujolais at its most seductive—wines that make you fall in love with Gamay all over again.
The 2022 vintage in Beaujolais arrived after a season that kept vignerons on their toes from start to finish. Spring brought worrying frosts that threatened the budding vines, whilst summer delivered punishing heat and drought that had producers scrambling to preserve what fruit remained. By harvest time in late August and early September, yields were dramatically reduced across the region, but what survived the gauntlet showed remarkable concentration.
What emerged from this trial by fire were wines of surprising intensity and structure for Beaujolais, with Gamay displaying a more serious, age-worthy character than we typically see from the region. The Crus in particular have produced bottles with real backbone and depth, though they've traded some of that immediate, gulpable charm that makes Beaujolais so irresistible. We're drinking the village wines now with great pleasure, but the better Crus want another year or two to show their true colours. This isn't a vintage for immediate gratification, but patience will be rewarded.
FAQs
What does this Fleurie taste like?
Pure strawberry fruit with white pepper spice, light and fresh with supple tannins and that energetic character that makes great Beaujolais so irresistible.
When should I drink this wine?
It's drinking beautifully right now and will continue to charm until 2028. This is a wine built for immediate pleasure rather than long cellaring.
What food pairs well with this Fleurie?
Perfect with charcuterie, roasted chicken, or fresh goat cheese. The light, spicy character also works brilliantly with grilled salmon or mushroom dishes.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve lightly chilled at 12-14°C in large wine glasses. No need to decant—just open and pour. The screwcap means no fuss with corkscrews.
Is this wine worth cellaring?
Not really—the beauty is in its youthful strawberry fruit and fresh character. Drink it over the next couple of years while it's showing its charming, immediate appeal.
What makes this different from other Beaujolais?
The whole-bunch fermentation adds gentle spice and structure, while Jane Eyre's delicate touch creates wine that's accessible but not simple—Fleurie with both charm and substance.
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