Marquis des Beys Red

Region: Vineyards are located in the Western Bekaa.

Altitude: 1,050 m (3,445 feet) above sea level.

Grape Varieties: Syrah (50%), Cabernet-sauvignon (50%).

Age of the Vines: 20-25 years. density/ha: 3,500 vines/ha.

Soil: Gravelous, with clay subsoils.

Irrigation: Dry Farmed.

Harvest: 100 % manual in boxes with intensive selection in the vineyards.

Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation begins spontaneously. The wine is blended then aged in French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 first use, 1/3 second use) for 18 months.

Alcoholic Strength: 14 % vol.

Tasting Notes: The best parcels are selected yearly to create this premium wine which stands as an illustrious ambassador of what Lebanon has to offer; with its dark purple color and cedar aromas, this is a powerful wine that will reward the patience of those who cellar it for 5 to 8 years and even more. Decant it and enjoy it with braised lamb, Moroccan Merguez tagines or even a vegetarian lentil and smoky eggplant stew.

Marquis des Beys White

Region: Vineyards are located in the Western Bekaa.

Altitude: 1,050 m (3,445 feet) above sea level.

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay (100% ).

Age of the Vines: 20-25 years.

Density/ha: 3,500 vines/ha.

Soil: Gravelous and limestone, with clay subsoils.

Irrigation: Dry Farmed.

Harvest: 100 % manual in boxes with intensive selection in the vineyards.

Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. No Malolactic. The wine is aged in oak barrels (1/2 new, 1/2 first use) for 8 months.

Alcoholic Strength: 13 % vol.

Tasting Notes: This 100% Chardonnay wine reflects the abundance of sunshine that is typical of Lebanon's climate. The elegant yet somewhat evolved nose speaks to the time this wine spends in barrel along with an increased density and richness on the palate.

Syrah du Liban

Region: Vineyards are located in the Western Bekaa.

Altitude: 1,050 m (3,445 feet) above sea level.

Grape Varieties: Syrah (100%). Age of the Vines : 20-25 years. density/ha : 3,500 vines/ha.

Soil: Gravelous with clay subsoils.

Irrigation: Dry Farmed.

Harvest: 100 % manual in boxes with intensive selection in the vineyards.

Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 10 days. Malolactic fermentation begins spontaneously. The wine is aged in all new American oak barrels for 24 months.

Alcoholic Strength: 14 % vol.

Tasting Notes: Syrah is a typical grape of the Mediterranean region. In Lebanon's unique terroir the wine manages to combine elegant floral notes with an explosive spicy character on the nose and palate. It is wonderfully balanced and has a long, persistent finish. A big wine that would benefit from some additional time in cellar or decanting prior to serving.