CKCTM21
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Ksara's flagship red, this is a suave wine. Underpinned by the Cabernet Franc it allows the Petit Verdot free rein to delight. A subtle nose of raspberry, blackcurrant and a smooth vanilla character. Bold, balanced and structured on the palate, with firm tannins, this is a rich and very complex wine.
Grown in one of our best vineyards, the grapes are handpicked and destemmed before fermentation at 28°C during which time there is regular remontage (pumping over) and daily assessments. Following 20 to 30 days in tanks, the free run wine is separated from the press wine before malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in French oak, 50% of which is new, for 12 months.
RRP | £42.00 |
Vintage | 2021 |
Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
Serve with | game, red meat dishes in sauce |
Country | Lebanon |
Region | Bekaa Valley |
Grapes | Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah |
Body | C |
Contains sulphites | Yes |
Vegetarian | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Milk | No |
Eggs | No |
Organic | No |
Biodynamic | No |
Château Ksara is Lebanon's oldest winery. Its traditions can be traced back to 1857 when a group of Jesuit monks acquired the property. The Jesuits applied their knowledge of science and agriculture to plant French vines as well as developing two kilometres of Roman caves that proved ideal for the storage of wine. The Jesuits sold the winery to its current owners in 1973. Ksara is now the most modern winery in the region as well as the largest producer in the country. Their annual production is over 2.8 million bottles and they sell their wines in more than 40 countries worldwide. Château Ksara is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 2200.00 for its viticulture, production and sales guaranteeing quality and consistency year on year.
Ksara's vineyards are located in the central and western Bekaa Valley at high altitudes. The Bekaa enjoys dry summers and has the advantage of its own natural water table, courtesy of the melting snow that runs off the Lebanon and AntiLebanon mountain ranges; therefore no irrigation is needed in the vineyards. The slopes on either side of the valley and the valley itself create a unique microclimate in which the cool nights compensate for the hot summer days.