3055 MERLOT · PETIT VERDOT
ORGANIC WINE
A youthful interpretation of the winery’s most complex reds. Made from Merlot vines planted in our vineyards in 1997 and a small percentage of Petit Verdot, a variety we have been cultivating since 2006. The number 3055 refers to Jean Leon’s New York cab license and reveals the man behind the legend: the humble beginnings of an idealist who achieved his dream of opening the most famous restaurant in Hollywood and creating his own namesake wine.
A wine characterized by immense freshness and elegance, pronounced notes of red fruit (strawberries, along with peach and banana) and a long aftertaste.
APPEARANCE
Deep red color with a purplish edge. Very opaque and dense
NOSE
Ripe red fruit, black pepper, toasty notes
PALATE
Sweet entry, moderately firm structure, smooth tannins, echoes of fruit, long and persistent finish
Variety
60% Merlot 40% Petit Verdot
Aging
2 months of partial oak aging
Harvest
Merlot Sep. 6th–9th Petit Verdot Oct. 10th–11th
ABV
14.5%
Vinification
fermentation at a controlled temperature for 15 days
Pairs well with both fish and meat. Excellent match for cod in a tomato-veggie pisto sauce.
Map
Merlot Petit Verdot
Vineyard Size
Merlot 8 hectares
Petit Verdot 12 hectares
Vineyard
1997 Planting of Merlot vines
Soil
Calcareous clay soil
Viticulture
Organic since 2008
Jean Leon – Palo Alto Market
Wine & Gastronomy Fair at Jean Leon
Cinematic Hotels & Jean Leon
Summer, even better with a glass of wine
2014 Vintage
Guia Repsol 2016, Spain (90 pts.)
Great Value, Jancis Robinson 2016, UK (90 pts.)
Golden Leaf Superior Awards. Vinum Nature 2016, Spain (90 pts.)
2013 Vintage
Guía Peñín 2016, Spain (90/100 points)
60% Merlot 40% Petit Verdot
2 months of partial oak aging
