We know that sustainability matters. But when it comes to the everyday choices we make — whether that’s the wine we drink or the food we buy — convenience and price often come first. and sustainability can feel a little abstract. So why should it matter to you as somebody who enjoys a glass of wine? At Laurent Miquel, our focus on regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices isn’t just about caring for the land — it’s about producing better wine, naturally, that you can

For eight generations, the Miquel family has been working the land around Château Cazal Viel in the Languedoc region of the south of France. Our approach is based on the Japanese philosophy of "Kaizen", blending tradition and innovation to constantly improve on what went before, to create wines that express both the character of our land and the story of our family. It was Laurent’s father, Henri Miquel — affectionately known in our village as Monsieur Syrah  — who first unde

Post-Harvest in the Vineyard and Cellar Now that harvest is behind us, things may seem a little quieter—but there’s still plenty happening both in the vineyard and in the cellar. These weeks between harvest and winter are some of the most important of the year, even if the pace feels a little bit slower. In the Vineyard Once the last grapes are picked, the vines begin transitioning into dormancy. The energy that once went into fruit production starts retreating back into the

In our last post we told you about Domaine St Blaise - a 50/50 venture between Laurent Miquel and the farmer of the vineyard, which has...