Laurent Miquel
Laurent Miquel operates in Languedoc-Roussillon, a region celebrated for its sun-driven reds and distinctive terroir expressions. The winery's portfolio centers on Syrah and Grenache—grapes that thrive in the Mediterranean climate and yield wines of depth and structure. Cuvée des Fées Saint-Chinian, a Syrah-based wine, stands as the flagship, earning recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff. Larmes des Fées, also built on Syrah, follows in critical esteem. Faugères L'Artisan, a Syrah and Grenache blend, rounds out the core range. These wines reflect the character of their appellations—Saint-Chinian and Faugères—both known for producing age-worthy reds with mineral precision and dark fruit intensity. The winery's focus remains on varietal expression and regional authenticity rather than intervention.
Critics
Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Falstaff