Penedes > Jean Leon
Jean Leon |
Great 15.5/20
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Chateau Leon s/n, 8775 Torrelavit (Barcelona)
Open Mon - Fri: 9:00 -18:00 Weekends: 9:00 -15:00 Cards MC,V,AE |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Nice modern cellar door, friendly and knowledgeable staff, amazing family history, interesting and entertaining tour To "Wine about": Nothing. How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Large groups, Wine lovers Visited November 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Spain
Catalonia
Penedes
Paved road that is well sign posted. Keep going past the signs for the vineyards, the cellar door is towards the back of the property
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There are a good number of paved car spaces for a cellar door of this size
The cellar door is a very modern building surrounded by lush green lawns and positioned on a small rise in the property in order to be able to take in the views over the surrounding vineyards
Commercial
Very light and bright modern cellar door with a large window at one end to take in the views whilst standing at the moveable tasting bench. In the centre of the room is display shelving for the wines and the gift accessories. Situated in front of the large window is a couch area. There is also a theatre for the introductory video and a museum of some interesting artefacts from Jean Leon's life
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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Up to 3-7 wines depending on the tour taken
French varietals
No wait time, we were attended to straight away
Great knowledge of the wine, Jean Leons life story and the different winemaking methods for the different wines in the range
Friendly and hospitable, was able to instil a real interest in Jean Leon and all that he achieved. English, Catalan and Spanish tours are offered as well as French and Italian by pre- arrangement
Yes (by appointment only). Groups of up to 40 are taken
No
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Some of the tours involve food matching and ham and cheese platters can be provided with pre arrangement
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€10.75 - €36
Included in tour cost
No
€10.25 - €22.50 depending on the tour chosen
N/A - delivery via online orders only
Yes, Club Jean Leon and a premium club is under development
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Basic shop with some knick knacks that relate to Jean Leon's life
No
No
One of the first Spanish wineries to import French Varietals into Spain which was an unprecedented decision that brought about the first Cabernet Sauvignons in Spain (and at the time prompted a fair bit of ridicule from locals!)
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