Winemaking since 1857, Chateau Ksara in the Bekaa Valley is Lebanon's oldest and largest winery. Le Prieure is a blend of Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache and Mourvedre grapes that hark back to the wineries origins. The wine is fermented in ancient concrete tanks built by the Jesuits.
This medium-bodied, unoaked wine can either be served at room temperature or slightly chilled, It is filled with an exotic fruity aroma of black and red fruits along with spicy and liquorice notes. The soft palate shows mellow tannins, rich cherry, blackberry, plum and raspberry, hints of smoke and a long, spicy finish. Try with roast chicken, burgers or rich tomato pastas.
Chateau Ksara have an ethos of Tradition, Nobility, and Modernity. They embrace a unique, centuries-old practice of winemaking, as well as implementing the most innovative processes to enhance their wines for contemporary times. Highly regarded, Chateau Ksara continue to win International Awards each year. Their Bekaa Valley vineyards lie at an average altitude of 1,000 meters with a semi-continental climate. Pesticides and herbicides are not used, so the grapes are grown almost organically. The stony soils are made up of varying measures of chalk, clay and limestone.
Sub Type: | Red |
Grape: | Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre |
Country: | Lebanon |
Region: | Bekaa Valley |
Tasting Notes: | Filled with aromas of black and red fruits along with spicy and liquorice notes. The soft palate shows mellow tannins, rich cherry, blackberry, plum and raspberry, hints of smoke and a long, spicy finish. |
Appearance: | Deep Ruby |
Body: | Med-Full |
Sweetness: | Dry |
Blending: | Blended |
Oaking: | Unoaked |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Vintage Note: | From the vintages available you will be delivered the earliest or a mix depending on quantities ordered. Please leave a message in basket if you require a specific vintage |
World Type: | Old World |
Closure: | Cork |
Wine Size: | 75cl |
Suitable: | N/A |
Food Match: | Chicken|Beef|Barbecue|Pasta |
Producer: | Chateau Ksara |
SKU | CHATKSARAPRIEURE |
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