JCP Maltus, Les Astéries, (Magnum) 2022 vs Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Grands Epenots', Domaine de Montille, (Magnum) 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. JCP Maltus, Les Astéries, (Magnum) 2022 currently starts £21.60 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £330.50 | £352.10 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | JCP Maltus | Domaine de Montille |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 1500ml | 1500ml |
| Where to buy |
JCP Maltus, Les Astéries, (Magnum) 2022
Les Astéries is named after the limestone found in and around St Émilion and the vineyard is miniscule, even by St Émilion standards – just 1.2ha! With 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the vines are over 80 years of age, meaning their roots often travel tens of metres down into the dense bedrock in search of water and it helps explain why the vines remained so healthy during the high heat of the vintage. From benchmark St Émilion Grand Cru Château Teyssier to icons Pontet Labrie and Le Dôme, Jonathan Maltus (with help of head winemaker Neil Whyte) has one of the most formidable ranges in Bordeaux and beyond, yet the wines always bear the Maltus stamp: his trademark “cashmere” tannins wrapped around a core rich, succulent fruit. The 2022 Les Astéries was produced exclusively for Honest Grapes, under the supervision of Rabbi Padwa of KLBD.
Pommard Premier Cru 'Les Grands Epenots', Domaine de Montille, (Magnum) 2023
The 2023 vintage reflects a year of moderate warmth with consistent sunshine, leading to steady, well-paced ripening. Although temperatures weren’t extreme, the shift to warmer nights and milder days contributed to extended growing periods. This translated into wines that are strikingly fresh, with lower alcohol levels, vivid acidity, and vibrant character—brighter and more approachable compared to recent years. Both red and white wines achieved impressive yields, the largest ever recorded for the estate, with terroir expression and balance shining through. For reds, comparisons to the 2017 vintage are apt, showcasing elegance and precision. The domaine features as one of the Top 10 Côte de Beaune Red Wine, and White Wine Producers in Tim Atkin's Burgundy 2023 Special Report.
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