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Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 1996

Jean Leon, Penedès, Spain

Jean Leon
Penedès Spain
  • 88
    Points
  • The 1 957 best of the all Tb wines
  • 0 tasters of 1 recommend this wine
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  • Taste
  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    266

  • Producer ranking ?

    6

  • Decanting time

    2h

  • When to drink

    Now-2020

  • Food Pairing

    Roasted rack of lamb

Food Pairing

Roasted rack of lamb

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The Story

The vineyard is named after the French port of Le Havre, where Jean Leon stowed away on a ship bound for the United States.

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc varieties grow at an elevation of 285 meters. The shallow, light yellowish brown soils are well-drained, medium-to-fine textured and contain few stones. Organic matter content is low, and calcium carbonate and active limestone levels are high. The water holding capacity is mode...

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Latest tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Ruby red and Bright

ending

Long, Pure and Spicy

flavors

Blackcurrant, Voluptuous, Cigar-box, Leather, New-oak and Nutty

nose

Youthful, Pure and Refined

taste

Average in Acidity, Balanced, Concentrated, Developing, Medium-bodied, Firm, Focused, Vivid and Drying tannins

Veridict

Sophisticated and Well made

Information

Origin

Catalonia, Penedès

Soil

Rocky, calcareous clay soils

Vineyard size

8ha

Age of vines

33 years

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Glass time

3omin

Drinking temperature

18C

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