Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red plum, vanilla, fresh herb, raspberry

Palate: red fruit, smooth tannin, spice, easy core

Petit Verdot-Merlot blend from the 3055 range, named for Jean Leon's New York taxi-driver licence number. Younger style, less oak.

What it pairs with

  • Burger with aged cheese
    Mid-weight Petit Verdot-Merlot and a cheese burger are a casual classic.
  • Wood-fired pizza
    Tomato-based pizza and red-berry Petit Verdot-Merlot pair naturally.
  • Charcuterie board
    Cured meats and a Petit Verdot-Merlot blend share the same casual register.
  • Catalan butifarra grilled Find catalan butifarra grilled on TableJourney →
    Local sausage and easy-drinking red are the everyday Penedes pairing.

History

3055 range named for the New York taxi-driver licence number of founder Ceferino Carrion (Jean Leon) when he arrived in the US. Younger-style Petit Verdot-Merlot blend (Petit Verdot has been cultivated at Jean Leon since 2006).

  1. 2003: First 3055 release

Facts

Producer
Jean Leon · visiting guide
Grapes
Petit Verdot, Merlot
Classification
DO Penedes
Oak
Short ageing in French oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2003
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about 3055 Petit Verdot Merlot

What does 3055 Petit Verdot Merlot taste like?

Red plum, vanilla, fresh herb and raspberry on the nose; red fruit, smooth tannin, spice and an easy core on the palate. Medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity.

When should I drink 3055?

Drink 2 to 7 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh, near-term drinking with a brief 20 minute decant.

Is 3055 vegan?

Yes. Jean Leon uses vegan fining across the range.

What food pairs with 3055?

Burger with aged cheese is the casual pairing; wood-fired pizza, charcuterie board, and grilled Catalan butifarra are equally strong.

What grapes are in 3055?

Petit Verdot and Merlot blend (Petit Verdot has been cultivated at Jean Leon since 2006). The 3055 name comes from founder Ceferino Carrion's New York taxi-driver licence number.

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