Jean Leon, Vinya Palau Merlot, Penedès, Catalonia, Spain 2020
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Tasted by:
(at London, 06 Dec 2024)
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2029
A really characterful, elegant expression of Merlot with the variety's luscious fruit cloaked in broody dry herbs, tobacco and petrichor. Great tannic definition outlining the cranberry, cassis and pomegranate flavours. Long and lively finish with lingering sweet spice and poached plum richness.
Producer
Jean Leon
Brand
Vinya Palau Merlot
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Appellation
Penedès
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
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