Jean Leon 3055 Merlot Petit Verdot [2021] 750ml/Red

A winery was started as a second dream by a Spanish businessman who achieved a great dream in America.

Mr. Jean Leon left Spain at the age of 19 and after moving around various places, he landed in America in 1940. He got a job as a waiter at Frank Sinatra's restaurant in Hollywood, where he became friends with many of Hollywood's biggest stars. Along with him was James Dean, who promised to open a new restaurant that would become No. 1 in Hollywood. Mr. Jean Leon strives to make his dreams come true with James Dean. Unfortunately, while preparing to open the restaurant, James suddenly passed away, but he did not give in and opened the restaurant ``La Scala'' in Beverly Hills. The restaurant, which was cutting edge at the time and had a luxurious and stylish atmosphere, quickly gained a high reputation. The restaurant's name has gone down in history as a Hollywood legend, attracting the patronage of many celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy. After leading the "La Scala" business to success, Jean Leon's second dream was to create the ideal wine with his own hands to entertain the special customers who visited the restaurant. I decide.

After traveling around the world in search of wine-making land, he discovered the Penedes region of Catalonia in his native Spain. In 1962, he purchased 150ha of land in the Penedès area, including some of the finest vineyards, and established the winery that bears his name. The unique wines he created gradually gained worldwide acclaim. However, in 1994, midway through his ambitions, he fell ill and decided to put the winery under the control of the Torres family, with whom he had been in contact for some time. In this way, the Torres family, a prestigious family of Spanish wine, inherited Mr. Jean Leon's big dream, and even today, they operate the winery while paying respect to Mr. Jean Leon's undying passion for winemaking.

Pioneer of international variety cultivation in Spain

Mr. Jean Leon purchased a vineyard in Penedes, Catalonia, and began making wine. His motto was ``unique and unparalleled wine,'' and he first replanted the grapes on a large scale. Despite the criticism of those around him, he cultivated a field planted with indigenous varieties of Spain, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau La Lagunne, and Chardonnay from Corton-Charlemagne. Planted saplings. He was the first Spanish pioneer to cultivate international varieties.

Jean Leon's wines, made with strong beliefs and passion, gradually gained recognition and received high praise from review magazines. In 1980, at President Reagan's inauguration ceremony held at the White House, the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 1975, made by him, was served, and the wine gained worldwide acclaim.

Rich and powerful wines from the best terroir

Jean Leon's winemaking is done with a focus on using grapes from its own vineyards. Among them, the company is characterized by its early adoption of the single-field concept known as ``Pago,'' and its focus on maximizing the terroir of the land. Located at an altitude of 280 to 310 meters, the single vineyards named ``La Scala,'' ``Le Havre,'' ``Palau,'' and ``Gigi'' all have good drainage and grow healthy grapes. perfect land. The wines produced in these single vineyards have a powerful style that expresses rich aromas and beautiful fruit flavors. It has received the VI DE FINCA (single vineyard) certification issued by the Catalan government, and has received praise around the world as a wine that richly expresses the characteristics of the land, climate, and grapes.

Additionally, Jean Leon has been using organic farming since 2008. Since 2012, all wines have been certified organic (CCPAE), and new initiatives have continued, and even now, under the management of Torres, the winery continues to evolve.

Powerful aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and paprika, as well as toasty and spicy nuances. It has fruity flavors and sweet, soft tannins, with a velvety smooth texture and flavor. A well-balanced finish with a fresh and spicy taste that lingers for a long time.

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