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  • Country ranking ?

    286
  • Producer ranking ?

    10
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

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The Story

A tribute to Jean Leon's hometown of Santander, the starting point for a life marked by extraordinary success.

Situated at 275 meters, the 10-hectare Palau vineyard is divided into two areas with different soil characteristics that are perfect for growing Merlot. The moderately deep, yellowish brown soil is well-drained, medium to moderately fine in texture, and does not contain stones. Organic matter content is very low, and calcium carbonate and active limestone levels are moderate. The water holding capacity is very high.

Jean Leon wines were precursors of what we now call Single Vineyard Wines (Vi de Finca in Catalan). This designation, issued by the Catalan government, guarantees that the wine originates in a specific vineyard and displays a unique personality born from the interplay of the soil, the vines, the microclimate and the work carried out in the vineyard.

 

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Vintage 2000

The Rioja vintage of 2000 in Spain is generally considered a very good vintage, although it may not have reached the same exceptional status as Bordeaux's 2000 vintage. Here are some key characteristics of the Rioja Vintage 2000:

  1. Quality: The 2000 vintage in Rioja produced wines of good to very good quality. While it might not be regarded as one of the absolute best vintages in Rioja history, it was a solid year overall.

  2. Weather Conditions: The weather during the growing season was generally favorable, with warm and dry conditions in the lead-up to the harvest. This allowed the grapes to ripen well and resulted in wines with good fruit concentration.

  3. Aging Potential: Rioja wines from the 2000 vintage tend to have the potential to age gracefully, particularly those from top producers and reserva or gran reserva wines, which are aged for extended periods before release.

  4. Varietal Characteristics: Rioja wines are typically made from Tempranillo grapes, which often show characteristics of red fruit, spice, and oak aging. In the 2000 vintage, these characteristics were generally well-expressed.

  5. Diversity: Rioja is a diverse wine region with various subzones and wineries, so the quality and style of wines can vary depending on the producer and specific terroir.

Overall, the Rioja Vintage 2000 produced wines that are well-regarded by enthusiasts and collectors. It may not have garnered the same level of global attention as some Bordeaux vintages, but it remains a solid vintage for Rioja wines, and well-made bottles from this vintage can still be enjoyable and have aging potential today.

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Ruby red and Clear

ending

Medium, Pure and Neutral

flavors

Blackberry, Toasty, Smoky and Earthy

nose

Closed, Refined and Simple

recommend

No

taste

Average in Acidity, Warming, Medium tannin, Well-structured, Youthful, Medium-bodied, One-dimensional, Elegant, Fresh, Round, Dry and Drying tannins

Verdict

Average

Information

Origin

Catalonia, Penedès

Soil

calcareous clay and sandy with high gravel content

Vineyard size

10 ha

Grapes

100% Merlot

Age of vines

9 years

Vintage Quality

Average

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Ageing

  • in oak 100% for 12 months
  • in bottle for 6 months

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Glass time

1h

Drinking temperature

17C

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