Plenty of effort goes into producing this superb Chardonnay: night-time harvesting, optimum juice selection, must clarification at low temperature, fermentation at 16-17°C, matured on lees in stainless steel tanks, fining and light filtration before bottling.
Laurent Miquel is a family-run estate based at Château Cazal Viel in Saint Chinian, originally acquired in 1791, which had previously been farmed by the monks of the nearby Abbey of Fontcaude. Their drive towards quality began in the 1970s. In 1996 Henri Laurent was joined by his son Laurent, the 8th generation winemaker.
Their wines have been highly praised by Tim Atkin and Jancis Robinson being from “the most reliable and forward looking winery in the Languedoc”.
Plenty of effort goes into producing this superb Chardonnay: night-time harvesting, optimum juice selection, must clarification at low temperature, fermentation at 16-17°C, matured on lees in stainless steel tanks, fining and light filtration before bottling.
Laurent Miquel is a family-run estate based at Château Cazal Viel in Saint Chinian, originally acquired in 1791, which had previously been farmed by the monks of the nearby Abbey of Fontcaude. Their drive towards quality began in the 1970s. In 1996 Henri Laurent was joined by his son Laurent, the 8th generation winemaker.
Their wines have been highly praised by Tim Atkin and Jancis Robinson being from “the most reliable and forward looking winery in the Languedoc”.
Origin: Languedoc, France
Grapes: Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Expressive aromas of exotic fruits with a hint of fennel and a long buttery finish.
ABV: 13.0%
Vintage: 2023
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Attributes: Vegan
Closure: Screw-cap
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