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Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier 2007
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Warm and sunny southern France can be great for winegrowing, as long as the grapes don’t get too much sun. Laurent Miquel has named this Viognier after their solution for getting just the right amount of sunlight: planting the vines in rows that run north-south. That way the grapes get the ripening effects of the morning sun in the east and the late afternoon sun in the west, but are protected by the canopy and vines from the intense midday exposure.
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Laurent Miquel produces his signature aromatic Viognier from selected blocks of mature, naturally low yielding vines at his family estate. Vines are planted in the optimum North-South orientation meaning that the grapes are exposed the gentle warmth of the morning and evening rays but protected from the burning effects of the midday sun. This ensures the conservation of good acidity levels while the grapes mature gently and evenly. Viognier is still quite rare despite its recent resurgence in popularity...
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Laurent Miquel is a Languedoc producer that uniquely specializes in Viognier. These intensely aromatic, brightly acidic whites are partially fermented in French oak barrels, lending a layer of warmth. Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier, named for the North-South orientation of the vines, is a spectacularly well-made white with heady aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, peach, apricot, and pear. The palate is concentrated and refreshing, making a perfect pair for grilled seafood.
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The Miquel family has been running the estate since the French revolution (1789). Laurent now followings in his father's footsteps continuing the tradition of wine making and vineyard management. The estate totals 136 hectares (334 acres). The two bottlings, Viognier and Shiraz, come from the new plantings, called Nord-Sud, since they are planted on a North-South axis to maximize sunlight. The wines are produced with consulting enologist, Ben Riggs of Australia (Woop Woop & Mr. Riggs, McLaren Vale...
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