Domaine des Tourelles - Vallée de la Bekaa - Liban - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Crafted from a quartet of Cabernet, Syrah, Cinsault, and Carignan, the 2021 red Domaine des Tourelles Vallée de la Bekaa delights with delicate floral aromas complemented by hints of black cherries and spices. The palate, both broad and rich, impresses with its balance and freshness, framed by silky tannins. It's a wine you wouldn't expect from such latitudes, yet its harmony is impeccable and its deliciousness inherent! A splendid introduction to Lebanese wines. Olivier Poussier's absolute favorite, rated 92/100.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Destemming followed by maceration and fermentation in concrete vats. Aged for 16 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Intense red with crimson highlights.

Nose:

Very fragrant nose with floral nuances and hints of black cherries and spices.

Palate:

On the palate, the quartet of Syrah, Cabernet, Cinsault and Carignan is perfectly balanced, revealing fresh, dense fruit with a silky texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, leg of lamb, Mediterranean-style meat dishes, kibbe: Lebanese meat dish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

Deeply rooted in the Bekaa Valley since 1868, at over 1000 meters above sea level, Domaine des Tourelles is one of Lebanon's oldest and most esteemed wineries. Practicing organic farming, the 50 hectares overseen by Faouzi Issa (co-owner) yield some of the most authentic wines in the Middle East, benefiting from the most modern methods and the sharpest winemaking techniques.


Additionally, the estate is renowned for producing arak, boasting the oldest distillery in Lebanon.