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The sun shone down on the Netherlands!
The crystal clear blue skies and warm sunshine would have led you to believe you were actually in the south of France rather than the...
laurawinespecialis
Apr 182 min read
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It makes more than vines to make a vineyard...
Or maybe we should say that it takes more than vines to make a vineyard healthy. Monoculture (the growing of just one single crop)...
laurawinespecialis
Apr 12 min read
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From Winter to Spring - the year so far
Spring is our favourite time of year - birds start singing, mornings are brighter, days are warmer and there's such vibrant growth in the...
laurawinespecialis
Mar 112 min read
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New Wines to try at Wine Paris!
Are you planning a visit to Wine Paris this year? The fair is growing every year, with more and more exhibitors and visitors making the...
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Jan 272 min read
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Food and Wine Pairings - Christmas reds
Festive pairings for red wines this Christmas  Winter inspires cosy nights in front of the fire and we tend to lean to fuller, richer...
laurawinespecialis
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Food and Wine Pairings – does it matter?
Festive pairings this Christmas  You drink white wine, but you like red meat or you’re a red drinker and love to eat fish – are you...
laurawinespecialis
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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How to read a French wine label and find the wine you love!
As wine drinkers, we often know what we like, but what if we want to get curious and want to explore other wines, especially the more...
laurawinespecialis
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Netherlands in November
Laura our brand ambassador grabbed the opportunity to visit our Dutch friends in the Netherlands for a couple of days last week. Despite...
laurawinespecialis
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Harvest Report 2024
2024 at Laurent Miquel– an unpredictable year   Languedoc-Roussillon Weather conditions were unusual in the Languedoc in 2024,...
laurawinespecialis
Oct 31, 20245 min read
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Is terroir real?
You've probably wondered why wine producers talk about terroir. Maybe you wonder how it's relevant or simply what it is! 'Terroir' is a...
laurawinespecialis
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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Harvest Update
We are 4 weeks into the harvest and by now most of the vineyards at Château Auzines and Château Cazal Viel are picked, with just a few...
laurawinespecialis
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Harvest 2024 is underway!
It comes around every year, but it never fails to be exciting - vintage 2024 is underway! Harvesting started on a beautiful morning at...
laurawinespecialis
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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The novelty of French Albarino
Wine lovers often do a double-take  when they meet us at wine fairs or tastings as they ask us if our wine is 'really Albarino from...
laurawinespecialis
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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5 Badges of Sustainability
A family affair for 8 generations and our sustainable legacy is more important than ever to protect the land and keep it viable for the...
laurawinespecialis
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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A tale of Viognier
There's a lot of activity over the summer in the vineyards, but it's less human intervention than the busy bees, birds and butterflies to...
laurawinespecialis
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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The Blossoming of Rosé in Languedoc
As the 8th generation steward of our family vineyards in the Languedoc, the art of winemaking is more than a profession—it's a legacy....
laurawinespecialis
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Anything but Chardonnay? 23 May is International Chardonnay day!
Celebrating Chardonnay this International Chardonnay Day Chardonnay, often considered the grape of the world’s greatest white wines, is...
laurawinespecialis
May 21, 20243 min read
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7. La Vie en Rosé
It's rosé season again! Although more people are choosing to drink rosé all year round, it's definitely the wine of choice for many more...
laurawinespecialis
May 16, 20243 min read
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The Future of Wine - what can we expect?
A look at some key take-aways from leading industry reports on the biggest wine trends for this year, for your reference. A summary of...
laurawinespecialis
May 7, 20242 min read
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See what the experts say! Some summer suggestions in the press
Alaina rosé recommended by Lela London at GQ magazine - read full review here: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/best-rose-...
laurawinespecialis
May 2, 20241 min read
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