Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay

0.75L | 13.0%

10 , 9 5

Chardonnay

Laurent Miquel

Aantal

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Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2028

Past peak After 2028

Aromas

White fruit Floral aromas Vanilla Creamy

Food Pairing

Creamy pasta Lobster Roasted chicken

Vintage Report

The 2023 vintage in the Languedoc received an excellent score of 94 points in the Robert Parker Vintage Chart. This indicates an exceptionally strong vintage that produces high-quality wines.

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This white wine is an exceptional glass from top winemaker Laurent Miquel of the French Languedoc. The wine is made from 100% Chardonnay. The mineral soil on the rocky slopes blends seamlessly with the vines. Laurent's ancestors made a wise choice to plant grapes here.

A winery with a rich history

It was the Romans who discovered the richness of Cazal Viel's soil and began cultivating it. It was a highly sought-after estate during the Middle Ages, a source of fierce conflict between the bishops of Narbonne and Montpellier. The estate was managed for a long time by the monks of Fontcaude Abbey, but during the Revolution, the abbey was seized and sold. In 1791, the Miquel family became the owners of Cazal Viel. Today, the area is the largest independent estate in the Siant-Chinian region. Passionately cultivated by Henri and eventually by his son Laurent, the eighth generation of winemakers.

The artisanal process of Solas Chardonnay

The grapes for the Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay are harvested at night. They are crushed with a selection of the juice. The must is removed from the juice at a low temperature. Fermentation takes place at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celsius. Aging takes place on the lees in stainless steel tanks. Then, it is aged in French oak barrels (50%) for five months. The Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay is lightly filtered before bottling. The use of rich oak enhances the beautiful fruit character, but the oak is never overpowering. The wine is blended with fresh, aromatic, and crisp wines from unaged oak. This results in exceptional balance in the final wine. Solas is a handcrafted wine that clearly demonstrates the winemaker's mastery of blending. Laurent Miquel spent many months creating the ideal blend of elegant Chardonnay cuvées from his cellars, all of which contribute to the distinctive characteristics of this Solas. Delightful aromas of white fruit and floral notes on the nose. A full, creamy attack and palate supported by vanilla aromas. Good structure and a lovely finish.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Languedoc-Roussillon
Producer	Laurent Miquel
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Oak aging	Yes, 5 months in French oak barrels (50%).
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C