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Wine Description
The Story
At the French port of Le Havre, Jean Leon stowed away on a ship bound for the US. He was soon discovered by a sailor who decided to keep his presence a secret. This Reserva wine is a tribute to an unspoken pact with a stranger who changed Jean Leon’s life forever. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon and small percentage of Cabernet Franc, this limited-production wine originates in an exceptional 16-hectare vineyard that shares the same name.
Vineyard: 16 Ha "Vinya Le Havre"
Vinya Le Havre is a certified Single Vineyard Wine. In vinicultural terms, this means the wine originates from a vineyard whose unique characteristics endow it with great originality and whose microclimate encourages maximum expressivity. The vineyard has been organically farmed since 2008.
Soil characteristics: Vineyard characterized by calcareous clay soil.
Vine age: Planted in 1968
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Cabernet Franc
Vinification: 15 days (skin contact + fermentation)
Ageing: 12 months in French and American oak + 2 years or more bottle aging
Production: 32.800 bottles
Alcohol: 14.5%
Wine Information
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats for 12 days, with malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: Aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels. After bottling, the wine spends a minimum of 2 years in the cellar.
Bottling month: August 13, 2008
Alcohol level: 13,5%
Grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Date grapes picked: Cabernet Franc (29 September, 2006), Cabernet Sauvignon (2 October, 2006)
Tasting notes: Cherry-red color of medium opacity. Aromas of preserves, confected fruit and wild berries in addition to menthol, balsamic notes against a backdrop of toasty, spiced undertones (pepper, bay leaf andvanilla). Across the palate it reveals exceptional tannins and a long finish with a hint of tobacco leaf.
Serving suggestions: Goes very well with wild game recipes such as venison or wild boar. Serving temperature: 16ºC to 18ºC.
Recommended glass shape
Average Bottle Price
2020 |
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15€ |