COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Jean Leon
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean Leon 'Le Havre' 2021 is a red wine from the D.O. Penedès region of Spain, produced by Jean Leon winery. The wine is named in honor of the founder, Jean Leon (Ceferino Carrión), and his journey from the French port of Le Havre to the United States, symbolizing perseverance and ambition. The 'Vinya Le Havre' vineyard, planted in 1968, is a historic plot within the winery's estate. Jean Leon winery, now part of the Torres family's portfolio, is recognized for its commitment to organic viticulture and its 'Vino de Finca' (estate wine) philosophy. This wine is considered a flagship, embodying a Bordeaux-inspired blend within the Mediterranean climate of Penedès.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the French port where founder Jean Leon stowed away to America.
Fact 02
The 'Vinya Le Havre' vineyard was planted in 1968, making it one of the oldest in the region.
Fact 03
The winery has been organically farmed since 2012.
Fact 04
It's a certified vegan wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jean Leon 'Le Havre' 2021 is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes grown on the historic 'Vinya Le Havre' vineyard. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels. It then undergoes at least two years of bottle aging before release. The winery adheres to certified organic farming practices.
