JCP Maltus, Le Nardian Blanc 2014 vs The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay 2018
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay 2018 currently starts £1.20 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £51.40 | £50.20 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | JCP Maltus | The Hilt |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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JCP Maltus, Le Nardian Blanc 2014
Le Nardian is the product of a wager between their now-retired Consulting Oenologue, Gilles Pauquet (also consultant to Chateau Cheval Blanc, Figeac and Canon) and JCP Maltus, that a low cropped white would see similar benefits to a red wine. Le Nardian has, as one of its major components, Muscadelle - a cousin of Viognier. They manage to get an almost Rhône-style sense with the wine as its aromatic quality comes to the fore.
The Hilt, Estate Chardonnay 2018
The Hilt was founded in 2008 and is now owned by Stan Kroenke whose properties include Screaming Eagle and Bonneau du Martray. Run by winemaker Matt Dees, who actually turned down the top job at Screaming Eagle, it is a project he has overseen for many years and the wines just keep getting better and better. Situated in the Santa Rita Hills, the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean keeps acidity in check and is the perfect climate for growing both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which ripen to near perfect. When in the hands of Dees, the resulting wine is truly magnificent.
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