Jane Eyre Santenay Les Gravieres 1er Cru 2018

Jane Eyre, originating from Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, spent her initial years as a hairdresser. During this period, her exposure to the wine industry through acquaintances cultivated a deep interest in winemaking, which led her to leave her first profession and delve into the world of wines. She began her exploration in Melbourne working for a wine merchant and subsequently journeyed through New Zealand, Germany, and multiple wine-producing regions to acquire knowledge in oenology.

Creating Maison Jane Eyre:

Post her explorations, Jane decided to settle in Beaune, Burgundy, in 2004, finding herself drawn to the rich wine traditions of the region. Here, she apprenticed under renowned winemakers like Chevrot, Thierry Matrot, Dominique Lafon, and collaborated with Chris Newman of Domaine Newman. In Burgundy, she also got opportunities to work with various wineries in Australia and New Zealand.

In 2011, with the support of a barrel from Newman, financial aid from friends, and encouragement from Benjamin Leroux with some high quality fruit, Jane established her micro-négoce and launched her first wine under her own label.