{"product_id":"lesvolets-malbec2024","title":"Les Volets Malbec 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Les Volets Malbec 2024, Haute Vallée de l’Aude, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA juicy, high-altitude French Malbec with real freshness and flair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t your usual heavyweight Malbec. Grown in the cool climate of the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, it’s brighter, fresher and more fragrant. Expect aromas of crushed blueberries and crème de cassis, with subtle floral hints and a whisper of cocoa. The palate is all about vibrant red fruit – think cranberry and red plum – with a juicy lift and a gently dry finish. All the rich fruit you’d expect from Malbec, but lighter on its feet – a modern take from the cooler foothills of the Pyrenees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled steaks or lamb chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared tuna or roasted aubergine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheese: aged Comté or Manchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is Malbec with a twist – lighter, cooler and bursting with freshness. It’s got the fruit and structure you want, but with a bit more elegance and zip. Ideal for those who love Malbec but want something a bit more food-friendly and versatile.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLes Volets\u003c\/strong\u003e is a range of wines crafted by winemaker Guillaume Létang, with a focus on cooler terroirs in the south of France. The name means “shutters” – like the classic wooden shutters found on village houses in this part of the world – and each wine is designed to reflect the character and climate of its region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this Malbec comes from the lesser-known area of Pays Cathare, near Carcassonne and Limoux. Here, the altitude and argilo-calcaire soils give elegance and lift to the wine. While Malbec is often bold and used for blending, Guillaume lets the variety shine here with minimal oak and maximum purity. It's sustainably grown and certified to the highest environmental standard (HVE3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Malbec from Haute Vallée de l’Aude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool, high-altitude vineyards near Carcassonne and Limoux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably farmed, HVE3 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal oak influence to let the fruit shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinified for freshness, lift and drinkability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Haute Vallée de l’Aude, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGP Haute Vallée de l’Aude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Malbec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable:\u003c\/strong\u003e HVE3 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful, expressive Malbec that shows what cooler-climate French winemaking can do. Smooth, fruity, and refreshingly different – it’s the kind of bottle you’ll want to keep in easy reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331555901553,"sku":"4819_E4","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/Les_Volet_Malbec_rebrand_2025_cc8f78e2-574c-4b3f-846a-3c27e751f20f.jpg?v=1776430192","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/lesvolets-malbec2024","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}