Lebanon's unique terroir produces a remarkable expression of Syrah.
Production
The vineyards from which this Syrah is sourced are are between 20-25 yeard old and high in the Lebanese mountains of Western Bekaa (1,050m above sea level), ensuring fragrant aromatic fruit. Grapes are hand harvested and traditional vinification in concrete vats takes place, after 10 days fermentation the wine is blended and then aged for 24 months in all new American oak barrels.
Domaine des Tourelles Syrah du Liban 2018 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Fragrant and floral aromatics with layers of red cherries, raspberries and a touch of mountain herbs with cracked black pepper and spice on the finish which is full and profound.
Food match
Delicious with highly seasoned meat and vegetable dishes.
Info
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ABV
14.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON
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GRAPE
SYRAH 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
MR. FAOUZI ISSA
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Domaine des Tourelles was founded in 1868 by French adventurer François-Eugène Brun and is one of the most highly acclaimed and oldest wineries still operating in Lebanon. It was also the first commercial cellar in 'modern' Lebanon to produce wines, arak and other spirits. This place has history! The Brun family owned and ran the winery up until the last descendant died in 2003 but luckily two local families - the Issa and Issa el-Khoury families - joined forces to buy the property and continue the fine tradition of winemaking.
Today, this Bekaa Valley estate is run by the three Issa children - twins Faouzi and Johanne and their sister Christiane, alongside Emile Issa-el Khoury, son of one of the co-owners. This young and dynamic combination have introduced a handful of practices in the vineyards and cellar including the use of indigenous natural yeasts, no fining or filtering, and only very small amounts of sulphur. These techniques along with fruit from 40 hectares of ancient, organically cultivated and dry-farmed vineyards (among the oldest in the valley) and a winery perfect for hands-off winemaking, make Domaine des Tourelles one of the finest boutique wineries in the Middle East.