Jean Leon 'Vinya Gigi' Chardonnay

Name: Jean Leon 'Vinya Gigi' Chardonnay
Brand: albertwines2
SKU: SPW076210
Price: 130.0 MYR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

RM130.00

RM250.00

SKU: SPW076210

Jean Leon Winery is a prestigious and pioneer wine estate located in the heart of the Penedès region in Catalonia, Spain. Founded by the visionary Jean Leon, who pursued his winemaking dream, the estate is celebrated for its commitment to crafting exceptional wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region.

Nestled amidst picturesque vineyards and olive groves, Jean Leon Winery produces a range of premium wines, including reds, whites, and rosés, each reflecting the estate's dedication to quality and innovation. The winery is particularly renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon wines, which thrive in the Mediterranean climate and limestone-rich soils of Penedès.

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 – and the wine it produces – after his daughter. The wine spends 6 months lees aging in French oak + 6 months bottle aging.

Description

Very intense nose with remarkable buttery notes perfectly balanced by tropical fruit and a hint of toast and spices. Fresh upon entry, giving way to a long evolution across the palate and lively acidity on the finish. Offers intense primary aromas of fresh tropical fruit and peach. Intermingled with the fruit are delicate notes of French oak. The palate entry is voluptuous, and the balanced acidity makes for a fresh, persistent wine.

James Suckling: 91Pts; Guia Penin: 91Pts

Crafted from certified organic grapes

Jean Leon 'Vinya Gigi' Chardonnay

RM130.00

RM250.00

More About The Bottle

Alcohol Level: 13.50%

Size: 750ml

Brand: Jean Leon

Country:Spain

Family: White Wine

Grape Variety: Chardonnay & Blends

Vintage: 2017

Region: Penedes

Product Details

Alcohol Level: 13.50%

Size: 750ml

Brand: Jean Leon

Country:Spain

Family: White Wine

Grape Variety: Chardonnay & Blends

Vintage: 2017

Region: Penedes

Tasting Notes

Full-bodied

Oaky

Butter

Honey

Citrus

About the Brand

The story behind the Jean Leon winery, in Spain’s Mediterranean Wine Region of Penedes, is literally something out of Hollywood. Born as Ceferino Carrion in Santander, Spain in 1928, Jean Leon was always ambitious. At 19, he left Spain to find his luck in Paris, New York and ultimately Hollywood. He founded the world famous California restaurant, “La Scala” in Beverly Hills. What many people don’t know is that he started the restaurant in partnership with James Dean. The gourmet establishment became the haunt of many famous actors and performers of the time.
However, despite his huge success in America, Jean Leon still missed his native Spain. He decided to use his well-known name (respected in gastronomic and enological circles in the US) to return to Spain and create a world-class winery. That was back in 1963. His was one of the first wineries to pioneer the concept of a “single vineyard estate”, virtually unheard of during the Franco years and religious cooperatives. This concept is called “Pago” and is still not the norm in Spain. Jean Leon also broke tradition by importing French grape varietals, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. He believed that these grapes suited the balmy Mediterranean climate perfectly.

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Rotate the corkscrew 6 half turns.
Slowly lever the cork out.
Wipe off any sediment with a napkin.

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Jean Leon 'Vinya Gigi' Chardonnay