Laurent Miquel Château Cazal Viel Vieilles Vignes

Made from a selection of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache vines, this cuvée is matured in barrels for 12 months.

Terroir

Clay-limestone, yields of 45 hl/ha

Grape variety

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre

Vinification and maturing

Traditional vinification, partial ageing in stainless steel vats, 45% matured in 2 or 3 year old oak barrels for 12 months, fining, light tangential filtration before bottling.

Tasting

Wine of intense garnet colour with purple reflections. Fine, pleasant, intense and spicy nose (black pepper and cloves). On the palate, it is a round and fat wine which shows a very nice balance between tannins, woodiness and fatness.

Sommelier's advice

This wine will harmoniously accompany grilled meats, poultry and cheeses of character.

This wine can be left to age for 3 to 5 years. It is recommended to aerate this wine in a carafe a few hours before tasting. The serving temperature is 16° to 18°C.

92 points Wine Advocate

"With medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, balanced profile and sweet tannin,Rock star Syrah"

Tim Atkin

"Laurent Miquel is one of the top producers of the modern French wine revolution."