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  • Country ranking ?

    254
  • Producer ranking ?

    4
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • When to drink

    2020-2025

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The Story

His charisma and discretion made Jean Leon a confidant to the stars, who embraced him as one of their own and trusted him with their unusual stories. Years later, when he had his own family, Jean Leon produced this organic wine in their honor. One of Spain’s Chardonnay pioneers, Vinya Gigi was the first to undergo barrel fermentation. The wine originates in a small, exceptional 5-hectare vineyard planted in 1967. Jean Leon named the vineyard –...

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Vintage 2017

SPAIN 2017 Vintage  /Extreme weather was seen across the wine world in 2017 and Spain was no exception. For most Spanish regions there were one or more climatic challenges to contend with including spring frost, drought, untypically high summer temperatures and occasional hail storms. Then, mercifully, the going got easier as more typical weather arrived for the August and September ripening period and generally very favourable harvest conditi...

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Rich yellow colour. Rich, opulent and toasty nose with melted butter, peachy and spicy with hints of honey. Dry, mineral mouthfeel with balancing acidity. Lemony fruitiness and spicy oaky finish. Good concentration. Reminds of   Corton-Charlemagne style. Drink now or in 4 years with Sole Meunière or grilled chicken with Mediterranean herbs. JL 89p (12/2020)

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Origin

Catalonia, Penedès

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