Laurent Miquel

Laurent Miquel L’Artisan Chardonnay 2021

France, IGP Pays d'Oc

Chardonnay

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Description

This elegant French Chardonnay has a fine fruit character enhanced by long aging in large oak barrels, resulting in a crisp, aromatic and exquisite wine.

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There is a secret ingredient in each of our wines: our family’s passion for the vine and all its glorious detail. This is of course coupled with true respect for natures’ way in the vineyard.

The signature of Laurent’s wines is elegance and balance. Each and every day, our team strives to constantly improve the quality of all the wines and this begins with the vines themselves. Innovative and active vineyard management, respect for the terroir and high planting densities are key to achieving fine wines.

Thanks to the noble varieties, high-quality terroir, hard work throughout the year in the vineyard and Mother Nature’s help, Laurent only needs to add some subtle personal touches to cultivate authentic wines.

Alcohol

13.0%

Analytical data

dry

0.8 g/l residual sugar

5.82 g/l acidity

3.32 pH

Vineyard

Yield: 55hl/ha. hl/ha

Soil Type

Calcareous clay soil

Viticulture

Vines aged from 15 to 20 years old, on deep clay-limestone soils.

Laurent Miquel harvests at night, by machine, when cooler temperatures ensure the delicate. Yield 55hl/ha.

Vinification

Night time harvesting, press with juice selection, must clarification at low temperature, fermentation at 16-17°C, matured on lees in stainless steel tanks. Aged in French oak barrels for 5 months (50%), light filtration before bottling.