COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1998
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Jean Leon
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Jean Leon Le Havre 1998 is a red wine from the D.O. Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by Jean Leon. The wine is named in honor of the French port of Le Havre, a significant location in the life story of the winery's founder, Jean Leon, who transitioned from a life of hardship to becoming a successful restaurateur in Hollywood. Jean Leon is recognized for his pioneering spirit in planting international grape varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in Spain. The Le Havre vineyard is a specific 12-hectare plot situated on a south-facing mountainside at an elevation of 280-310 meters, characterized by low-nutrient soils that promote concentrated, high-quality harvests. This wine is considered a Bordeaux blend with influences from Spain, France, and the aspirational spirit of Hollywood.
ALCOHOL
14.8%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the French port Jean Leon stowed away from.
Fact 02
Founder was a Hollywood restaurateur.
Fact 03
Pioneered Cabernet Sauvignon in Spain.
Fact 04
Bordeaux blend with a Spanish soul.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jean Leon Le Havre 1998 is produced from organically grown grapes. Fermentation occurs in small wooden vats under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French and American oak barrels, which contributes toasted and spiced characteristics. The vineyard, known as Le Havre, is a 12-hectare plot located on a south-facing mountainside in Penedès, at an altitude of 280-310 meters. The soils are noted for their low nutrient content, which is considered beneficial for producing a concentrated and high-quality harvest. The winery, now part of the Torres group, continues a philosophy that blends sustainability with modern techniques.
