JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2022 vs Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2022 currently starts £0.70 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £148.30 | £149.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | JCP Maltus | Mollydooker |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Shiraz |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2022
Pontet Labrie is a rare single-vineyard Grand Cru Saint-Émilion, crafted by Jonathan Maltus OBE—one of Bordeaux’s original garagistes and a 100-point winemaker. Unlike the traditional Bordeaux model of blending across vineyard parcels, Jonathan has championed a Burgundian-inspired approach, focusing on small-production, single-site cuvées. In 2014, he turned his attention to a jewel of a plot: just one hectare on Saint-Émilion’s prestigious plateau, with Merlot vines that pre-date the frost of 1957. He believed this site had the potential to be the Merlot-based counterpart to his legendary Le Dôme. With production capped at around 300 cases, Pontet Labrie has quickly become a true collector’s item, even landing in the Robb Report’s “Hard To Get” feature on the world’s most elusive bottles. In fact, the vineyard’s reputation was further cemented when Domaine Clarence Dillon - owners of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion - purchased the surrounding 14 hectares in 2022, recognising the exceptional quality of the terroir. For those lucky enough to secure an allocation, Pontet Labrie offers not just rarity, but a distinctive expression of Saint-Émilion: elegant, powerful, and true to its single-vineyard roots.
Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz 2022
A dark, rich, and texturally opulent Shiraz, described as wrapping the entire palate in a ‘velvet glove’. Aromas of black plum, blueberries, roasted coffee, and anise are complemented by a supremely smooth, molten chocolate-like mouthfeel. Liquorice and allspice linger on the finish, perfectly balancing structure and depth. Vineyard & Terroir Grapes sourced from the Gateway vineyard in McLaren Vale, hand-selected for optimal ripeness and concentration. Winemaking Barrel fermented and matured in 100% new American oak, with malolactic fermentation enhancing texture and richness. Tasting Notes Black plum, blueberries, roasted coffee, anise, liquorice, allspice; deep, rich, smooth, and structured. Grape Variety Shiraz (Syrah) Food Pairing Ideal with slow-roasted meats, braised beef, or spiced dark chocolate desserts. Awards Wine Spectator: 95 pts Mollydooker Wines
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