| Year |
Vintage classification |
Characteristics |
Tasting Notes |
| BLOCK 1 |
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The early Jean Leon vintages were subject to strong rains and intense heat, therefore they developed a softer colour. |
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| 1969 |
Very Good |
This is the first Cabernet Sauvignon produced at Jean Leon from the vines planted in 1963. It underwent non-cask malolactic fermentation. |
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| 1970 |
Good |
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Non-cask malolactic fermentation carried out, retains a good colour, with rather dry tannins. |
| 1971 |
Very Good |
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Balsamic notes combined with hints of forest undergrowth (rosemary, thyme, etc.) Laurel, etc. |
| 1972 |
Good |
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Evolved colour, some reduction notes, rather flat. |
| BLOCK 2 |
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The key characteristic of these wines is their surprising colour and excellent state of conservation. A clear exponent of the Winery’s wines for laying down. |
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| 1973 |
Very Good |
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Good colour, varietal, with body, balanced, but still with potential. |
| 1974 |
Very Good |
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Slightly evolved colour, good intensity on the nose, very round and complete. |
| 1975 |
Excellent |
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Evolved colour. Surprisingly expressive on the nose. With similar notes to those of the 71, its prominent aromas being forest undergrowth and smoke, on the palate it is dense and expressive. |
| 1976 |
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The wine was not produced in this year owing to a strong hailstorm that destroyed the harvest. |
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| 1977 |
Very Good |
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Continues to be in excellent condition, despite its age, elegant aroma and perfectly round and smooth following its long development. |
| 1978 |
Excellent |
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Good colour, complex and intense with notes of game and jam. |
| 1979 |
Excellent |
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Very good colour. It offers an intense aroma, and is prominent for its great structure and powerful palate. |
| BLOCK 3 |
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| 1980 |
Very Good |
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Developed colour. Fine tannins, balsamic notes, intense with good tannic structure. |
| 1981 |
Very Good |
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Intense colour. On the nose, clear notes of coffee, toffee and toast with an excellent finish. |
| 1982 |
Very Good |
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Still has a good colour, intense with fruit and toast. Very well balanced. |
| 1983 |
Excellent |
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Evolved colour. Balsamic notes of eucalyptus. Oak, conserving the fruit. On the palate, it is complex and meaty. |
| 1984 |
Good |
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On the nose, prominent charred notes of ashes and hints of raisiny grape. |
| 1985 |
Very Good |
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Dark colour. Intense, well combined, meaty and complex. |
| 1986 |
Very Good |
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Good colour, aromas of cedar wood. |
| 1987 |
Excellent |
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Balsamic notes of eucalyptus. Outstanding oak and good tannins. |
| 1988 |
Excellent |
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Excellent colour. With great body. Notes of liquorice, plum. |
| 1989 |
Very Good |
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Good colour, slightly rough tannins, again prominent aromas of forest shrubs and notes of jam. |
| 1990 |
Excellent |
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Good colour, aromas of cedar wood, jam, oily and well-structured. |
| 1991 |
Excellent |
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Very similar to the 90 vintage, with prominent aromas of oak and jam. |
| 1992 |
Fair |
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Evolved colour, rounded. |
| 1993 |
Good |
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Good colour. On the nose, it is delicate and perfumed, very well-balanced. |
| 1994 |
Excellent |
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Soft, round tannins, varietal, with body and volume. Long aftertaste. |
| 1995 |
Very Good |
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Good colour, intense, long, with fruit. Rounded and balanced. |
| BLOCK 4 |
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From 1996 onwards, an evolution of the wines towards greater expressivity from the Terroir can be noted, with very marked spicy notes as well as more expressive fruit and more delicate oak. Gradual incorporation of New French oak. |
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| 1996 |
Very Good |
Use of American oak for ageing. |
Prominent notes of coconut, again dry tannins, forest shrubs. |
| 1997 |
Very Good |
From this year onwards, French oak started to be used, the proportion increasing until the year 2000. |
Round, jammy with intense fruit. |
| 1998 |
Excellent |
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The ripeness of the fruit can be clearly perceived. Very well structured and with volume. |
| 1999 |
Very Good |
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The oak is rather more intense in this vintage. With body and density, prominent notes of fruit and spices. |
| 2000 |
Excellent |
100% French Oak |
Intense colour. Well-structured and complex. Excellent concentration, cherries and raisins. Prominent notes of chocolate, toffee and toasty oak. Intense, jammy fruit. |
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