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Les Asteries Half 2019
HED94550
37.5 cl
14.5%
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£59.90
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Les Astéries is an exclusive 1.2-hectare vineyard with vines that boast an impressive age of up to 80 years. This property, under the ownership of Jonathan Maltus, is situated just 100 meters away from his Le Carré vineyard and the neighbouring Clos Fourtet. The 2019 vintage is a blend composed of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc, with an ABV of 14.6%. The wine delivers an intriguing interplay between lush, concentrated fruit and underlying chalky, mineral nuances that provide a delightful contrast. Additional layers of complexity emerge through hints of chocolate, spice, and savoury elements.
96 Robert Parker
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Les Asteries wafts seductively out of the glass with fragrant notes of Ceylon tea, potpourri, forest floor and lavender over a core of Morello cherries, wild blueberries and blackberry tart with a touch of bouquet garni. Medium-bodied, refreshing and delicately crafted, the palate has wonderfully ripe, silt-like tannins and seamless freshness supporting the perfumed fruit, finishing on a lingering mineral note.
Les Asteries is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker, and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The vineyard is composed of thin clay over limestone. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Les Asteries is from the JCP Maltus portfolio of skillfully crafted Saint-Émilion wines. Neil White is the head winemaker, and Thomas Duclos is a consultant here. The vineyard is composed of thin clay over limestone. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
93 Vinous
The 2019 Les Astéries is the one cuvée from Jonathan Maltus that has closed down a little, though it will open up with bottle age. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, pliant and focused, displaying a touch of black pepper toward the finish and quite a persistent aftertaste. Give this three or four years in bottle. Neal Martin1st February 2022
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