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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...
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Aug 1, 20242 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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Jul 16, 20241 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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Jun 18, 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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Jun 10, 20242 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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May 21, 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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May 16, 20243 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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May 7, 20242 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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May 2, 20241 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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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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Apr 23, 20242 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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Apr 17, 20243 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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Feb 20, 20242 min read


Why prune?
The art of pruning is a time-honoured tradition that has traditionally played a crucial role in the creation of exceptional wines. We...
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Feb 6, 20242 min read


My red tastes dry, but is it?
In a piece for the Evening Standard on drier reds for diabetics on 28 November 2023, James Grimshaw discusses sweetness in red wines and...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read


What is carbon sequestration and why is it important?
Our first blog of the year, coming on the heels of the festive season and its inherent consumerism, reminds us why it's increasingly...
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Jan 2, 20242 min read


Christmas food and wine - Viognier...
... with cheese please! We're not sure there's a better cheese match than Viognier, especially mature hard cheeses like Comté, Guyère and...
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Dec 12, 20232 min read


It's that (most wonderful) time again...
The end-of-year festivities are approaching and while at home we are planning food and wines to share with family and friends, the work...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read


Masterclass with wine professionals in Holland
We had a busy couple of days at the beginning of November with our importers Verbunt Verlinden and invited guests in Holland. Matthew...
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Nov 14, 20232 min read


Building a Sustainable Future
Climate events of recent years have reminded us of how important our sustainability initiatives are to reduce our impact on the planet...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read


A look at Syrah
Syrah is at the heart of the St Chinian appellation and a grape that is very close to the heart of both Laurent and his father Henri....
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
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