Laurent Miquel Viognier Cote 128 Pech Sevignac 2022

Komplexer Viognier aus einer der besten Parzellen des Gutes von Viognier-Könner Laurent Miquel!
Zalto Burgunder Glas; vor dem Genuß Dekantieren; bei ca. 12 °C; passt hevorragend zu gebratenen Garnellen oder gegrillten Jakobsmuscheln, auch zu einem feinen Fischgericht mit intensiver Sauce; 100 % Viognier auf kalkhaltigen Lehm-/Tonboden rund um Cessenon; geringe Erträge. 13,5 % vol;
- Notizen des Weinguts: „Côte 128 Viognier Pech Sevignac is named for the average altitude of the vineyard on the hillside ("pech" in the old Occitan language) of Sevignac, as referenced on the ordinance survey maps of the region. We harvest Viognier by night, to retain freshness, and only use the first pressings of the juice to make this wine. It's a wine that works well with summer dishes, from salads to fish or a mixed cheese plate. Bon appetit!
Over the years our vineyards have extended and fragmented. Time has proven that some small islets systematically produce juices of higher quality than the others. We decided to isolate them and vinify them separately. We have chosen to present them under a combination of the name “Côte” and the number, which is the average altitude of the blocks (Côte 128, Côte 136, Côte 238).
Vinification & Aging: We select specific parcel and we harvest at night to preserve the aromatic potential of the berries. Fermentation at 16 - 17 ° in tanks and then we age the wine in stainless steels tanks and part of the wine in oak barrels (30% new and 50% old).
Tasting notes: This wine is delicatly perfumed with aromas of white flowers and peach. On the palate it is elegant with hints of apricot and orange blossom.“
- LAURENT MIQUEL: "Our catalogue is enriched with a new collection: Les Côtes. Some small islets in our vineyards systematically produce juices of higher quality than the others. We decided to isolate them and vinify them separately in order to deliver them under the name "Côte": 128, 238 and 136. These 3 numbers are used by the Domain for identification and represent the average altitude of each plot."

- JoS, verkostet im Juli 2023: "Bei diesem Wein handelt es sich um eine Selektion einer außergewöhnlich guten Parzelle des Weinguts und Jahrgangs, die separat abgefüllt wurde. Der Name Pech Sevignac ist der Name der Parzelle und die Zahl 128 steht für die durchschnittliche Seehöhe der Lage. 
Helles bis mittleres Goldgelb; subtiles Nasenbild mit feingliedrigen Aromen von Geißblatt, Zitrusfrüchten, angenehmen, keinesfalls zu reifen gelben Früchten, Quitte, Pfirsich, ein Hauch Kräuter; am Gaumen saftig und auf der eleganteren Seite, mittelkräftiger+ Körper, mittlere, gut integrierte Säure, präzise und reintönig; das richtige Maß an Extrakt mit einer leicht griffigen Note, sehr mineralisch, mundwässernd, gute Komplexität, langer Abgang. Legt mit Luft und steigender Temperatur spürbar zu an Körper, Textur, Druck und gelben Fruchtaromen. Burgunder-Glas von Zalto. Dekantieren empfehlenswert. Ein toller Wein für die Gastronomie, mit toller Frucht und dennoch unaufdringlich und wunderbar zu Fisch und Riesengarenlen, aber auch als Rotweinersatz zu einem Fleichgericht."

- TIM ATKIN MW über Laurent Miquels gutes Händchen im Umgang mit der Rebsorte Viognier: „Viognier is a tricky grape to get right. Pick it too late and it can be flabby, pick it too early and it lacks the texture and richness that are its hallmarks. Laurent Miquel is one of only a handful of people outside the northern Rhône Valley who consistently gets the variety spot on.“

- LAURENT MIQUEL: "Our catalogue is enriched with a new collection: Les Côtes.
Some small islets in our vineyards systematically produce juices of higher quality than the others. We decided to isolate them and vinify them separately in order to deliver them under the name "Côte": 128, 238 and 136. These 3 numbers are used by the Domain for identification and represent the average altitude of each plot."

- 17 Punkte jancisrobinson.com und "Good Value", Tamlyn Currin: "Full bottle 1,390 g. Certified sustainable (HVE). Fruit from a single vineyard of Viognier grown on their Cazal Viel estate in the southern past of St-Chinian. This vineyard is on limestone soils, and gives lower yields. 20% barrel fermentation in French oak, 30% new. Only free-run and first-press juice. 
There is a trace of oak spice on the nose and on the palate, but it's tucked well into the fruit and I don't think it will show in a year or two (which will be, I believe, the best time to drink this wine). Bold, bright apricot fruit, zigzagging with lime-fragrant acidity, develops into golden-Rainier-cherry intensity with a touch of peach stone and green almond. There is a gentle, subtle crescendo in the mouth as the silvery acidity weaves in and out through the flavours, drawing sweet-leaf vineyard herbs and a trace of soft but mouth-watering bitterness in its wake. Silky finish. GV (TC). 2024-2028."

- Empfohlen von John Wilson in „The Irisch Times“ im Artikel „Top 20 christmas wines“: „This has to be one of the best value white wines at the moment (…) Even if you aren't a fan of Viognier, you will be seduced (…) Fresh, succulent peach and nectarine fruits (…) Mouth-watering citrus acidity (…) with Thai prawns, seared salmon and crab dishes.“