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...
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Sep 172 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Aug 202 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Aug 12 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Jul 161 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Jun 182 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Jun 102 min
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....
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laurawinespecialis
May 213 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
May 163 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
May 72 min
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...
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laurawinespecialis
May 21 min
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-...
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laurawinespecialis
Apr 232 min
For the love of Viognier
The Viognier grape variety originated in France, around Condrieu in the northern Rhône, but due to its difficult nature to grow and...
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laurawinespecialis
Apr 232 min
Pour l'Amour du Viognier
Nous aimons célébrer le Viognier toute l'année, et le 26 avril est la journée internationale officielle du Viognier. Nous prendrons...
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laurawinespecialis
Apr 173 min
Irish Gatherings and Dutch Courage
March and April have been busy for the team at Laurent Miquel. We started the month at ProWein, where we reconnected with many of our...
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