Vinya Palau
First, an immigrant, then a taxi driver, successful restaurateur and trusted friend of some of the most iconic stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Jean Leon's story is a timeless tale of the American dream.
Always true to his origins, Vinya Palau is a tribute to his hometown of Santander, the starting point of a lifetime of success.
A wine that brings out the full expression of the Merlot grape variety. Fresh and elegant on the palate, with sweet tannins. It stands out for its long and intense finish.
Estate
Single Estate Wine. DO with the highest rating. Wines from a single vineyard in a specific type of soil and a microclimate that favours maximum expression.
In this area, the Merlot variety is grown in two different types of soil: one type is clayey limestone, and the other is sandy with gravel.
Acknowledgements
Our wines are renowned for their excellence and quality.
2022 vintage
– Gold, Mundus Vini 2026
2020 vintage
– 90 points, Peñin Guide 2024
Vintage 2019
– Silver, Berliner Wine Trophy 2024
– Gold, Mundus Vini 2024
– 92 points, Peñin Guide 2024
– 97 points, Gourmets Guide 2024
– 91 points, Proensa Guide 2024
– 90 points, Wine Advocate 2024
– Silver, Decanter 2024
2018 vintage
– 91 points, “Catalunya 2024, Special Report” by Tim Atkin 2024
2017 vintage:
– 95 points, Grupo Gourmets 2021 (Spain)
2015 vintage:
– Gold Medal, Challenge International du Vin 2020 (Francia)
– 96 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2020 (Spain)
– 92 points, JamesSuckling.com 2019 (USA)
2014 vintage:
– 94 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2019 (Spain)
2013 vintage:
– 92 points, JamesSuckling.com 2018 (UK)
– 91 points, Proensa 2018 (Spain)
2012 vintage:
– 95 points, Proensa 2017 (Spain)
– 92 pints, Semana Vitivinícola 2017 (Spain)
– 93 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2016 (Spain)
2011 vintage:
– 92 points, Sin Mala Uva 2017 (Spain)
– 95 points, Grupo Gourmets 2016 (Spain)
– 94 points, Proensa 2016 (Spain)
– 92 points, Anuario de El País 2016 (Spain)
– 91 points, Peñín 2016 (Spain)
2009 vintage:
– 94 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2015 (Spain)
– 91 points, Anuario de El País 2015 (Spain)
– 94 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2014 (Spain)
– 93 points, Vivir el vino 365 vinos al año 2014 (Spain)
– 92 points, Anuario de El País 2014 (Spain)
– 91 points, Peñín 2014 (Spain)
2007 vintage:
– 95 points, Semana Vitivinícola 2013 (Spain)
– 90 points, Peñín 2011 (Spain)
2006 vintage:
– 90 points, Peñín 2011 (Spain)
2005 vintage:
– 90 points, Peñín 2010 (Spain)
– 90 points, Peñín 2009 (Spain)
2004 vintage:
– 90 points, Campsa 2008 (Spain)
2000 vintage:
– Best Old World Red Wine, Decanter 2010 (UK)
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