The 2009 Vinya Palau Merlot, from a vineyard planted in 1991, is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and has a sweet nose of cassis, bell pepper, cranberries and nutmeg, with some lactic overtones. The palate is medium-bodied, with polished tannins, easy to drink. Drink now.
Jean Leon belongs to the Torres family. They have revamped their image and they are using old black and white photographs as well as modernist Catalan designs on their labels.
Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770