VINYA PALAU MERLOT

From stowaway and New York cab driver to one of Hollywood’s most successful restaurant owners and founder of his own namesake winery: Jean Leon’s life is the timeless tale of the American dream. Vinya Palau remembers Jean Leon’s origins and pays tribute to his hometown, Santander, the starting point for a life marked by extraordinary success. This organic, limited-production varietal wine originates from the Vinya Palau vineyard. The small 10-hectare lot is home to Merlot vines planted in 1991.

Wine Concept

A wine that lends full expression to the Merlot variety. Fresh and elegant with sweet tannins. Remarkably long finish with a lovely lift of acidity.

APPEARANCE

Dark cherry red with medium to deep color intensity.

NOSE

Highly intense ripe red fruit, spices like black pepper, and hints of aromatic Mediterranean herbs.

PALATE

Sweet on entry, medium-to-full body, and smooth tannins, seamlessly held together by lovely acidity. Long and persistent finish.

Winemaking

Variety
100% Merlot

Aging
12 months in French oak; bottle aged for 6 months or more

ABV
14.5%

Vinification
20 days (skin contact + fermentation)

Serving Suggestion

Ideal with poultry like duck magret with red fruit sauce. Lovely with white fish like cod.

Vineyard

Single Vineyard Wine. Highest D.O. classification. Wines that originate from a single vineyard, a specific type of soil, and a microclimate that encourages maximum expressivity.

Map
Vinya Palau