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laurawinespecialis
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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...
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laurawinespecialis
Oct 31, 20245 min read
Harvest Report 2024
2024 at Laurent Miquel– an unpredictable year   Languedoc-Roussillon Weather conditions were unusual in the Languedoc in 2024,...
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laurawinespecialis
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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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laurawinespecialis
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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 20, 20242 min read
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 1, 20242 min read
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 16, 20241 min read
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 18, 20242 min read
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 10, 20242 min read
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 21, 20243 min read
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 16, 20243 min read
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 7, 20242 min read
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 2, 20241 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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 23, 20242 min read
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 17, 20243 min read
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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laurawinespecialis
Feb 20, 20242 min read
What's with the sheep?
Regenerative viticulture describes a philosophy of regenerating the life and vibrancy of our soils to increase the microbial life and...
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