Every September, the Jean Leon team tastes the Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes daily. When they reach perfect ripeness, they are harvested by hand. The Merlot is picked first, followed by the Petit Verdot. Both grape varieties are vinified separately before being blended. After blending, the wine is aged for two months in oak barrels in Jean Leon's cellars, absorbing the rich notes of the oak without losing its softness.
Jean Leon 3055 Merlot Petit Verdot
Jean Leon's 3055 red wine is an ode to his heritage and his craftsmanship. Inspired by his taxi license number from his American years, Jean Leon created a wine in Penedes in 1963 that is both powerful and elegant. Through the perfect combination of soft Merlot and robust Petit Verdot, he created a unique blend. The...
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Aromas & flavours
Dark red fruit
Cherries
Plums
Subtle woody notes
Vanilla
Spices
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Jean Leon's 3055 red wine is an ode to his heritage and his craftsmanship. Inspired by his taxi license number from his American years, Jean Leon created a wine in Penedes in 1963 that is both powerful and elegant. Through the perfect combination of soft Merlot and robust Petit Verdot, he created a unique blend. These vines, planted since 1997, have been certified organic since 2008, a testament to Jean Leon's commitment to sustainability.
Vintage 2022
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The wine
Red · Merlot, Petit Verdot · 2022
- Wine type
- Red
- Varietal(s)
- Merlot , Petit Verdot
- Vintage
- 2022
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 14.0%
- Closure
- Cork
Origin & winery
Spain · Catalonië
- Producer
- Jean Leon
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.jeanleon.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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Spain
- Region
- Catalonië
- Area
- Penedès
- Appellation
- -
Origin: Catalonië
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Terroir & maturation
Two months in oak barrels.
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- Two months in oak barrels.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- -
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
- Taste style
- Smooth Red
Serving & cellaring
Roast chicken,
Pork,
Hearty vegetarian dishes
- Ideal serving temperature
- 16° - 18°C
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2029
- Food Pairing
- Roast chicken,
Pork,
Hearty vegetarian dishes
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