VINYA GIGI CHARDONNAY
SINGLE VINEYARD WINE
The charisma and discretion of Jean Leon made him party to many curious anecdotes involving famous film stars, who for him were like family. Years later, and in honour of his own family, he produced this wine from the vineyard named after his daughter.
APPEARANCE
Brilliant, pale gold in appearance.
NOSE
Offers intense primary aromas of fresh tropical fruit and peach. Intermingled with the fruit are delicate notes of French oak.
PALATE
The palate entry is voluptuous, and the balanced acidity makes for a fresh, persistent wine.
Variety
100% Chardonnay
Aging
Aged on lees for approximately 6 months in 225-liter barrels of French oak.The wine is then bottle aged for at least another 6 months.
ABV
13%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16oC in 225-liter barrels of French oak (50% of volume), the rest in 2200-litre wooden vats and stainless steel vats. Subsequently malolatic fermentation is carried out.
Pairs well with fish, white meat like chicken and other poultry. Serving temperature: 7oC to 9oC.
Wines that originate from a single vineyard, a specific type of soil, and a microclimate that encourages maximum expressivity.
Map
Vinya Gigi
Vineyard Size
5 Ha. “Vinya Gigi”
Vineyard
Planted in 1967
Soil
This vineyard is characterized by very compact, calcareous clay soil.
Viticulture
Organic since 2008
2017 vintage
– 91 points, JamesSuckling.com 2019
2016 vintage
– 93 points, Peñín 2020
– 91 points, Proensa 2019
– 93 points, JamesSuckling.com 2018
100% Chardonnay
Aged on lees for approximately 6 months in 225-liter barrels of French oak.The wine is then bottle aged for at least another 6 months.
Limited production
21.700 bottles
