White

Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.0%

21 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Laurent Miquel

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Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2025

Ready to drink 2025 - 2029

Past peak After 2029

Aromas

Ripe yellow apple Citrus Melon Butter Toast Brioche

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Lobster Roasted chicken

Vintage Report

The 2023 vintage in the Languedoc is of excellent quality with a Robert Parker score of 94 . This indicates a year in which the grapes achieved optimal ripeness and complexity.

The latest wine from one of the finest wineries in the South of France. For eight generations, Laurent Miquel has been crafting the most spectacular wines from Languedoc-Roussillon. Founded in 1791, this winery is a true pioneer in a wine region that, until 25 years ago, was considered relatively unsophisticated. Until the turn of the century, Languedoc-Roussillon was primarily a mass-produced wine. Fortunately, the tide has turned, thanks in part to Laurent Miquel. With this latest wine, the Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay, they once again prove that they belong to the absolute pinnacle of French winemaking.

The vineyards of Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay

The latest sensation from the magnificent Laurent Miquel originates from the vineyards of the Languedoc region. Beautiful Chardonnay grapes have been planted on a mix of limestone and clay. These grapes are among the finest in Laurent Miquel's vast range. As soon as the grapes are deemed ripe enough, the harvest begins. This takes place at night to maintain freshness and prevent oxidation in the heat often experienced in the South of France. Fermentation takes place in a mix of old and new barrels. Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay is then aged on its own lees for a full 12 months. This gives this Laurent Miquel white wine considerable depth and complexity.

Impressions of Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay

Our new favorite from the South of France. Our oenologists rave about the sublime quality that Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay has to offer. Everything about this white wine seems to be just right. An intense, interesting aroma of citrus, hazelnut, and toast makes us incredibly curious about it. Give Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay a generous swirl in your glass before taking a sip. A powerful yet fresh palate crashes over your taste buds like a tsunami. This wine truly captivates you. Fresh fruit notes balance with oak, toast, and minerality. A big thumbs up for Laurent Miquel Lieu Dit La Croix Lagrasse Chardonnay.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Producer	Laurent Miquel
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, Fermentation in a mix of old and new barrels and 12 months of aging on the lees [1].
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C