Jean Leon continues to bet on its line of experimental wines. It does so now with the launch of a 100% cabernet franc, CF 15. The first monovarietal of this variety produced by the Penedès winery. CF 15 It is an exclusive wine, limited edition - 2.018 bottles have been produced - and certified as organic.
CF 15, an exclusive cabernet franc
This cabernet franc It has been made from a meticulous selection of old vines over forty years old. Planted using the pruning system Guyot in a calcareous clay soil at 260 meters of altitude and harvested in 2015.
It has been aged for a minimum of 12 months in French oak casks, giving it various details. Candied red fruit, spices and vegetable hints on the nose. On the palate, it is an elegant wine with a powerful entry, silky tannins and a long and persistent finish.
The line of experimental wines from Jean Leon premiered last year with the release of X-15, xarel lo limited edition. The second vintage will be out soon. It is a project with which the team of Jean LeonDirected by Miriam Torres. He wants to pay tribute to the most intuitive, experimental and determined personality of the Santander man who founded the winery in the sixties.
Both the new CF 15 such as X-15 or X-16 they are unique wines of limited production. They perfectly reflect the properties of each variety and the character of the "terroir" from which they come. The result of a careful production process. They make up an exquisite selection of experimental wines. Although new references are gradually added.
The wines of the winery Jean Leon they are always a delight on the palate. Both to drink alone and to combine with meat dishes. Likewise, they are luxurious with a good cheese. Do you dare to try this new experimental wine now? You will surely love it on the palate and on the nose!
