Larmes des Fées 2016

Laurent Miquel

Larmes des Fées
2016

$39.75

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Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
13900454
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$34.42
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine protégée (AOP)
Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation
Coteaux du Languedoc
Varietal(s)
Syrah 95 %
Viognier 5 %
Colour
Red
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

In 1791, the Miquel family acquired Château Cazal Viel. Today, the vineyard represents the largest independent estate in the Saint-Chinian appellation. Cultivated with passion by Henri, and his son Laurent, an 8th generation winemaker, these poor lands give birth to great wines of the Saint Chinian appellation and exceptional whites. Our philosophy is simple: only superior grapes can produce great wines. This approach clearly presides over all the Château's viticultural activity. In terms of...

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Production notes

Sustainable cultivation, 5-wire trellising De-stemming, long vatting with temperature control of fermentation, fining, light tangential filtration before bottling. Ageing for 14 months in new French oak barrels.

Tasting notes

A wine with a deep garnet robe with intense red reflections. The nose is complex and intense with toasted notes that evolve towards aromas of vanilla, fresh almonds and dried fruit. The harmony between wood and fruit notes is superb. The palate is opulent and concentrated with silky tannins. A wonderful balance with a nice length in the mouth