Côte De Nuits Villages, Jane Eyre 2021
Côte De Nuits Villages, Jane Eyre 2021 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Syrah (Côte de Nuits, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with lamb, beef stew, bolognese, mushroom risotto.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferraton Pere et Fils, Saint-Joseph Lieu-dit Bonneveau 2021 Ferraton Pere & Fils · Rhône | £31.95 | |||
| Bethany Creek Shiraz, Barossa Valley | £18.85 | |||
| Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert Jaboulet 2019 Paul Jaboulet Aîné · Rhône | £40.00 | |||
| Clos Culombu Tribbiera Rouge Etienne Suzzoni · Corsica | £23.00 |
"100% destemmed this year, Jane made only four barrels rather than her usual ten and used no new oak. Inky blue and red berries nose, with a touch of Christmas spice. Pure and focussed on the palate, packed with bright red fruits, that form a supple pastille core. No lack of depth or weight here. A great start to the line-up." Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru 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.