ALAINA ROSE
Vintage: 2022
Appellation: IGP D’Oc
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
Named in honour of the winemakers’ daughter, this is a fresh, light rosé with subtle hints of strawberry, lemon, papaya and melon. Serve it chilled with summer salads, pasta or well-seasoned fish.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
Night-time Harvesting, Press with juice selection, Must clarification at low temperatures, fermentation at 16°-17°C in stainless steel tanks, light filtration before bottling.
Laurent Miquel harvests at night when cooler temperatures ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. 2022 was a rather hot vintage that gave to our white and rosé wines nice notes of exotic fruit. The grapes finished to mature during a dry and very sunny month of August and harvest started beginning of September in perfect weather conditions.
TASTING NOTES
Forward fruit flavours and perfect balance. The palate shows an elegant fruit aroma with notes of pink grapefruit and a mineral edge. A succulent wine with raspberry fruit, the finish is soft, long, and beautifully balanced. A succulent wine with raspberry fruit, the finish is soft, long, and beautifully balanced.
FOOD MATCH
Aromatic and beautifully balanced this is an ideal wine for aperitif. In the Miquel family, we traditionally serve rosé all year round with various dishes such as goat’s cheese or lyonnaise salad, grilled or barbecued chicken, or even more spicy fare such as Cajun or Moroccan cuisine.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: 55% CINSAULT, 45% SYRAH
ALC: 12.5%
RS: <0,3 G/L
VENDANGES NOCTURNES Viognier
Vintage: 2022
Appellation: VIN DE FRANCE
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
Laurent represents a new generation of French winemakers, combining the force of his ancestors’ wisdom with an innovative approach and an uncompromising focus on quality.
Specialising in noble varietals like Syrah and Viognier, he harnesses the potential of the amazing terroir, creating wines of character that truly reflect the region of Languedoc and its inimitable style.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
The secret ingredient of Laurent Miquel’s wines can be found in his incredible passion for soils, vines, and grapes. Intervention is limited in order to preserve and respect the natural cycle of the vines which cover more than 140 hectares. Throughout the year, conditions for wine-making are optimum. This is thanks to the ‘know-how’ accumulated over decades of experience in the unique conditions of the Languedoc region and a pioneering process in vineyard management.
TASTING NOTES
Characterised by combined aromas of citrus and white peaches this wine is a delicious introduction to the unique flavours of the Viognier. On the palate lemon and clean white fruit flavours. It finishes with rich apricot fruit. It finishes with rich apricot fruit.
FOOD MATCH
This wine is ideal for pre-dinner drinks or serve with grilled fish or oriental dishes.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: 100% VIOGNIER
ALC: 12.5%
RS: 1.78 G/L
VENDANGES NOCTURNES CLASSIC ROSE
Vintage: 2022
AOP: IGP D’Oc
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
Laurent Miquel has pioneered night-harvesting ‘vendanges nocturnes’ to keep the fruit in perfect condition, maximising the ripe strawberry and lemon flavours.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
Laurent Miquel harvests at night when cooler temperatures ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. 2016 was a rather hot vintage that gave to our white and rosé wines nice notes of exotic fruit. The grapes finished maturing during the dry and very sunny month of August and harvest started beginning of September in perfect weather conditions.
TASTING NOTES
Fresh red fruits and white flesh fruits aromas, crisp on the palate with a soft fruity finish.
FOOD MATCH
Salads and barbecue.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: CINSAULT 70%, SYRAH 30%
ALC: 12.5%
RS: < 0.3 G/L
ALBARINO
Vintage: 2022
AOP: VDF
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
One of the very first French versions of the much loved Spanish Albarino, and just a little fresher too. Citrus aromas and crisp elegance characterise this future classic white wine.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
Night time harvesting, press with juice selection, must clarification at low temperature, fermentation at 16-17°C, matured on lees in stainless steel tanks, light filtration before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of grapefruit with a delicate floral overtone. The palate is lively and refreshing with generous white peach flavours.
FOOD MATCH
This wine is ideal for pre-dinner drinks and will pair perfectly with seafood and fish.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: 100% ALBARINO
ALC: 12.5%
RS: <1 G/L
VENDANGES NOCTURNES CINSAULT SYRAH ROSE
Vintage: 2022
AOP: IGP Pays d’Oc
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
Laurent Miquel has pioneered night-harvesting ‘vendanges nocturnes’ to keep the fruit in perfect condition, maximising the ripe strawberry and lemon flavours.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
Laurent Miquel harvests at night when cooler temperatures ensure the delicate grapes are gathered under perfect conditions. 2016 was a rather hot vintage that gave to our white and rosé wines nice notes of exotic fruit. The grapes finished to mature during a dry and very sunny month of August and harvest started beginning of September in perfect weather conditions.
TASTING NOTES
The palate shows elegant fruit aroma with notes of pink grapefruit and a mineral edge. A succulent wine with raspberry fruit, the finish is soft, long and beautifully balanced.
FOOD MATCH
Aromatic and beautifully balanced this is an ideal wine for aperitif. In the Miquel family, we traditionally serve rosé all year around with a range of dishes such as goats cheese or lyonnaise salad, grilled or barbecued chicken or even more spicy fare such as Cajun or Moroccan cookerie.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: CINSAULT 70%, SYRAH 30%
ALC: TBC
RS: TBC
Vérité Viognier
Vintage: 2021
AOP: igp d’oc
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
From a winemaking dynasty stretching back 200 years, Laurent Miquel has shown the heights to which Languedoc wines can reach. This exotic fruit-laden Viognier is the perfect showcase for his delicate touch. An absolute treasure.
VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION
Single parcel selection, night time harvesting, press with juice selection, must clarification at low temperatures, fermentation at 16-17°C, fermented and matured in French Oak barrels (70%), light filtration before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Generous yet well balanced with well integrated oak that does not mask any of the pure viognier character but rather adds to the structure.
FOOD MATCH
Grilled fish, lobster, crayfish salad or even chicken. With ripe soft cheese such as camembert.
TECHNICAL DATA
VARIETIES: 100% VIOGNIER
ALC: 14.5%
RS: 0.68 G/L
L’Artisan Chardonnay
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Vintage: 2020
AOP:
Winemaker: LAURENT MIQUEL
Winery: LAURENT MIQUEL
DESCRIPTION
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