Beaune Premier Cru 'Les Avaux', Jane Eyre 2021
Beaune Premier Cru 'Les Avaux', Jane Eyre 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Syrah, in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, pizza. Cheapest offer £68.60 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert Jaboulet 1999 Paul Jaboulet Aine · Rhône | £49.90 | |||
| Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets Jaboulet 1995 Paul Jaboulet Aine · Rhône | £47.80 | |||
| Le Soula Rouge 2013 Le Soula | £37.70 | |||
| Domaine Lionel Faury, Saint-Joseph, Les Ribaudes 2024 Domaine Faury | £34.50 |
Jane observes that " a year in a barrel does amazing things ". The very concentrated 2020s (" like Barossa shiraz " she quips) have softened and developed brighter perfumes and elegance, and the lighter 2021s have fleshed out, increasing in intensity and are " matier " or more substantial. " They needed time to grow " which provides even more excitement for this tight and fragrant 2021 vintage. Jane draws the comparison with 2007, a lighter weight vintage which initially went under the radar but has aged extremely well and rather longer than was expected, now providing very fine and harmonious drinking across a number of domaines.