Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Corbeaux', Jane Eyre, 2023
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Corbeaux', Jane Eyre, 2023
- 75cl
- 13.5%
- Red Still
- Pinot Noir
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Optimal drinking window: 2028 - 2038
The 2023 vintage at Jane Eyre continues the tradition of producing refined and expressive wines with hallmark precision. Like 2022, 2023 was shaped by a warm growing season, but with the significant difference of ample rainfall when needed, keeping the soils well-nourished. The reds display lovely perfume, aromatics, and depth—qualities Jane prioritises in her Pinot Noirs—while the whites, after a slower start, have blossomed into vibrant, expressive examples of the vintage.
"A powerful and layered wine, with a perfumed nose of cherry and baking spices. The palate is deeply textured, with fine tannins and a long, evolving finish. Whole-cluster fermentation (70%) and judicious use of oak (20%) add depth and sophistication."
Our note
Jane’s use of whole-cluster fermentation increased in 2023, coupled with colder soaks at the start of fermentation. This approach has resulted in wines with richer colours and enhanced complexity. While the vintage is already showing expressive youthful charm, it also holds great potential for aging, making 2023 both approachable and collectible. The wines evolve quickly, offering fresh insights with each tasting.
What the critics say:
"Medium plus red purple. 50% whole bunch vinification. One new and one one-year-old out of four barrels. This is full of fruit, and really lifted, caresses the palate, little alpine strawberries with a very long aftertaste. Tasted Dec 2024 ****"
"Near Mazis. 60% whole bunch but with the main stalk cut out. 25% new oak. Mid-to-light cherry red. Deliciously aromatic with vibrant, tangy fruit. Scented but not overly floral. A touch peppery. Intense fruit sweetness and freshness, with firm, definite but ultra-fine tannins. A real beauty with great length. (JH)"
Les Corbeaux sits on the mid-slope of Gevrey-Chambertin's prestigious hillside, where Jurassic limestone meets clay-rich soils from ancient alluvial deposits. The south-east exposure captures morning sun while limestone bedrock provides excellent drainage and mineral complexity. These cooler, higher elevation sites produce Pinot Noir with natural acidity and aromatic lift, whilst the clay component adds structure and age-worthy depth that distinguishes premier cru from village-level wines.
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru represents the middle tier of Burgundy's hierarchy, above village wines but below the legendary grand crus like Chambertin itself. Les Corbeaux is one of nine premier cru vineyards in this prestigious commune, known for producing structured, age-worthy Pinot Noirs with more power and concentration than typical Burgundy. The appellation demands hand-harvesting, strict yield limits, and allows only Pinot Noir, resulting in wines that capture both Gevrey's robust character and the elegance that limestone soils provide.
The 2023 growing season in Burgundy unfolded like a cautionary tale about climate change, then pulled off a last-minute redemption that left everyone rather stunned. After a warm, early spring pushed budbreak ahead of schedule, the vines endured a thoroughly miserable summer of persistent rain and cool temperatures that had growers muttering darkly about rot and dilution. Just when things looked dire, September arrived with glorious sunshine and dry winds that concentrated the fruit and saved the harvest—though not without some frantic sorting in the cellars.
What emerged from this meteorological rollercoaster are wines that wear their vintage on their sleeve: Pinot Noirs with bright, singing acidity and red fruit that feels almost crystalline in its purity, whilst the Chardonnays show remarkable tension and mineral drive. The reds are drinking beautifully now if you fancy immediate pleasure, but we suspect the better villages and premiers crus will reward patience over the next decade. It's not a powerhouse vintage, but there's something genuinely charming about these wines—they remind us why we fell for Burgundy in the first place.
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