{"product_id":"jean-leon-3055-chardonnay-2024","title":"Jean Leon 3055 Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Leon 3055 Chardonnay 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenedès, Catalonia, Spain | 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, vibrant and beautifully expressive, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean Leon 3055 Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a modern Spanish Chardonnay that delivers plenty of character without relying on oak. Grown in the Penedès at vineyards planted in 1991, the 2024 vintage was shaped by moderate temperatures and cool day-to-night contrasts that helped preserve the grape’s natural freshness and aromatic intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine opens with inviting aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe pineapple, citrus, white peach and other white fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a subtle mineral freshness. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround and voluptuous yet lively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with balanced acidity, a pleasingly textured mid-palate and a long, clean finish. Four months of aging on its own fine lees in stainless-steel tanks add a touch of softness and texture while keeping the fruit and freshness front and center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90 Points — James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the name 3055?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number comes from Jean Leon's taxi license in New York, one of the first jobs he held after arriving in America. His remarkable journey eventually took him to Hollywood, where he founded the legendary restaurant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Scala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and later established his winery in Penedès. The 3055 range pays tribute to those humble beginnings and his adventurous spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Penedès, Catalonia, Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel at 16°C for approximately 12 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 months on its own lees in stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45–48°F (7–9°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShellfish, grilled shrimp, octopus, calamari, grilled or roasted fish, sushi, seafood pasta, Mediterranean salads and lighter poultry dishes. It would also be a great choice simply chilled as an aperitif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh • Fruity • Mineral • Medium-bodied • Dry • Vibrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47576488083612,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_20.png?v=1789069727","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/jean-leon-3055-chardonnay-2024","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}