COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
SAS Benoit Aymard
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Polissons Malbec is a 2021 vintage red wine from SAS Benoit Aymard, produced in the Cahors appellation of Southwest France. The wine's name, meaning 'the rascals,' signifies its playful and fruit-forward character, created by winemaker Benoit Aymard as a joyful expression for shared moments. Aymard, a third-generation winemaker, took over the family estate in 2014 and focuses on expressing the terroir and fruit of Malbec in a modern, approachable style. This wine represents a contemporary interpretation of Malbec from its traditional home, emphasizing drinkability and pleasure. The estate is small, with 6 hectares of vines, and the winemaker is in the process of obtaining organic certification for his vineyards. The 2021 vintage benefited from stable weather and ideal growing conditions.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Les Polissons' translates to 'the rascals' in French.
Fact 02
The wine is named in honor of the winemaker's children.
Fact 03
The estate is small, with only 6 hectares under vine.
Fact 04
Benoit Aymard is pursuing organic certification for his vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Les Polissons Malbec is produced from hand-harvested 30-year-old Malbec vines. The fruit undergoes fermentation using native yeasts, a low-intervention technique that allows for the expression of the grape's natural character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. This method is chosen to preserve the bright fruit profile and freshness of the Malbec, without the influence of oak aging. The producer, SAS Benoit Aymard, practices organic viticulture and is in the process of obtaining official certification for his vineyards.
