Benjamin Malbec 2025 vs Les Volets Malbec Haute Valle de L'Aude 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.49 | £11.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Les Volets |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Malbec |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Benjamin Malbec 2025
Benjamin Malbec from Nieto Senetiner is a bright, juicy, and effortlessly drinkable expression of Argentina's flagship grape, sourced from high-altitude vineyards across Mendoza . Made to showcase pure fruit, freshness, and approachability, this is the most youthful wine in the Nieto family, created to bring energy and immediacy to the range. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Why You'll Love It Nieto Senetiner is one of Mendoza's most respected producers, with a long history of working with high-altitude vineyards that give Malbec its vivid colour and lifted aromatics. Benjamin represents the youngest son of the portfolio, offering a lighter, fresher take on Malbec while still carrying the hallmark plum and cherry fruit the region is known for. This is Argentine Malbec at its most accessible and immediately enjoyable. Vineyard and Production Grapes are sourced from vineyards across Mendoza, where warm days and cool nights help preserve natural acidity and freshness. Fermentation in stainless steel keeps the fruit bright and unadorned with no oak influence, allowing the purity of the grape to shine through completely. The winemaking is deliberately gentle and straightforward, focusing on clarity, freshness, and an immediately enjoyable style. Tasting Notes Bright, intense aromas of plum and cherry lead into a fresh, lively palate with soft tannins and a clean finish. Vivid, fruit-forward, and full of charm, with none of the heaviness that can sometimes characterise the variety. Perfect Pairings A versatile choice for midweek meals, ideal with cheese, pasta, and poultry. Also excellent alongside simple grilled dishes, tomato-based recipes, and casual sharing plates. The Blend 100% Malbec.
Les Volets Malbec Haute Valle de L'Aude 2024
A joyful and expressive Malbec from the cooler, higher-altitude vineyards of the Haute Vallée de l’Aude. Handcrafted by winemaker Guillaume Létang, “Les Volets” (meaning “shutters”) reflects the traditional village shutters typical of the region, capturing the unique character of this terroir. This wine is now HVE3 certified, ensuring sustainable viticulture practices. Meet the producer Boutinot France began as a small wine importer and has grown into a respected producer, dedicated to sourcing exceptional vineyards and crafting wines that express the best of each French region. Their focus on terroir-driven wines, combined with modern winemaking, creates approachable yet distinctive bottles. Production The Haute Vallée de l’Aude benefits from altitude, cool Atlantic breezes, and a diurnal temperature range that tempers the climate, slowing ripening and enhancing aromatic complexity. The fruit for this Malbec is sourced from the Pays Cathare region near Carcassonne and Limoux, where argilo-calcaire subsoils impart elegance and distinct flavour. Traditionally Malbec is bold and used for blending, but here it is vinified varietally with minimal oak influence to highlight freshness, purity, and regional expression. The wine is sustainably grown and vinified, achieving HVE3 certification. Tasting notes Vibrant ruby in colour, the nose opens with crushed blueberries, evolving into a complex, bittersweet crème de cassis with subtle parma violet notes. The palate is lively with fine red fruits, cranberries, and a delicate cocoa nib finish, offering a fresh, lifted experience. Food match Pairs beautifully with grilled steaks, roasted meats, and seared tuna. Grape Malbec 100%
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