Laurent Miquel Solas Albarino 2025

This wine originates from France, within the Languedoc-Roussillon region under the Pays d'Oc IGP (and Aude IGP) designation. Laurent Miquel, alongside his Irish wife Neasa, is renowned for pioneering non-traditional varieties in southern France and was among the very first French vignerons to plant and champion Albariño on French soil. The name Solas derived from the Irish Gaelic word for "light" embodies the range’s focus on pure, vibrant, and unencumbered fruit character. Grown on high-elevation limestone plots in the foothills of the Corbières and Aude valleys (at around 200 meters altitude), the vines benefit from cool night breezes. The winemaking philosophy focuses on night harvesting, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool temperature-controlled fermentation (around 16–17°C), and aging exclusively on the fine lees in stainless steel to retain zesty acidity, saline freshness, and varietal lift.

Wine Description

This wine displays a bright pale straw-yellow hue with green-gold highlights. On the nose, it reveals an expressive and refreshing bouquet of white grapefruit, crisp green apple, and fresh pear, intertwined with white peach, preserved lemon zest, delicate floral blossom, and subtle tropical nuances. On the palate, it exhibits a medium-light body with a clean, lively, and juicy mouthfeel. A vibrant core of stone fruit and exotic citrus is driven by a zesty spine of refreshing acidity and a distinct, lip-smacking saline minerality. The finish is crisp, mouthwatering, and dry, leaving persistent notes of citrus peel and crushed rock.