Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2022 is one of the most solid and reliable labels from Penedès due to its consistency. Aged for 12 months in American and French oak and born from a single vineyard, it is an organic wine with the ‘Vi de Finca’ designation.
Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2022 is one of the few Catalan wines classified as 'Vi de Finca', which means it comes from a single vineyard with unique characteristics that give it great singularity; it represents the highest recognition a wine can achieve in Catalonia. This is an organic red wine crafted by blending two French-origin grapes: cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, sourced from old vines (planted in 1968) in the Le Havre vineyard, a 16-hectare plot with clay-limestone soils.
Jean Leon is a 'boutique winery' founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open Hollywood's most luxurious restaurant: La Scala, frequented by the biggest stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would meet the standards of his exclusive clientele, and in the heart of the Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here, he acquired 150 hectares and replaced local varieties with noble French ones, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes like cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. In 1994, Jean Leon entrusted his winery to his friend Miguel Torres.
From the French port of Le Havre, Jean Leon boarded a ship as a stowaway bound for the U.S. He was soon discovered by a sailor who, in an act of generosity, decided to cover for him. Vinya Le Havre is a tribute to this unknown sailor who would change his life forever. Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2022 is ideal for pairing with game meats, such as venison or wild boar.
Serving temperature
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
American and French oak barrels of 225 liters
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
12 months minimum
Capacity (cl)
75
Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2022 is one of the few Catalan wines classified as 'Vi de Finca', which means it comes from a single vineyard with unique characteristics that give it great singularity; it represents the highest recognition a wine can achieve in Catalonia. This is an organic red wine crafted by blending two French-origin grapes: cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc, sourced from old vines (planted in 1968) in the Le Havre vineyard, a 16-hectare plot with clay-limestone soils.
Jean Leon is a 'boutique winery' founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open Hollywood's most luxurious restaurant: La Scala, frequented by the biggest stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would meet the standards of his exclusive clientele, and in the heart of the Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here, he acquired 150 hectares and replaced local varieties with noble French ones, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes like cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. In 1994, Jean Leon entrusted his winery to his friend Miguel Torres.
From the French port of Le Havre, Jean Leon boarded a ship as a stowaway bound for the U.S. He was soon discovered by a sailor who, in an act of generosity, decided to cover for him. Vinya Le Havre is a tribute to this unknown sailor who would change his life forever. Jean Leon Vinya Le Havre Reserva 2022 is ideal for pairing with game meats, such as venison or wild boar.
Jean Leon is a 'boutique winery' founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open the most luxurious restaurant in Hollywood: La Scala, frequented by the biggest stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would live up to his select clientele, and in the heart of the Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here, he acquired 150 hectares and replaced the local vines with noble French varieties, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. He built a winery in the purest "château" style and created the first great 'cabernet sauvignon' of our country.
In 1994, two years before his death, Jean Leon left his winery to his friend Miguel Torres on the condition that he preserve his legacy. Today, under the leadership of Mireia Torres, Jean Leon's wines keep the innovative spirit of their creator alive. The winery has also been a pioneer in obtaining the "Vino de Finca" recognition in the Penedès, the highest accolade a wine can achieve in Catalonia. Moreover, Jean Leon's commitment to sustainability is absolute, producing all wines with organic certification. Currently, it has 65 hectares of vineyards, 39 of which are exclusively dedicated to cultivating its four Vinos de Finca: Vinya La Scala, Vinya Le Havre, Vinya Gigi, and Vinya Palau. Additionally, the winery has launched new wine ranges such as the 3055 range or the experimental limited editions.
