Chateau Ksara Merwah 2022

Château Ksara Merwah is a distinctive white wine from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a region renowned for its rich winemaking tradition and ideal conditions for producing high-quality wines. This wine is made from the ancient Merwah grape, a robust, late-ripening variety known for its ability to harmoniously combine elegance and freshness. The grapes for this wine come from 60-year-old vines in the northern Lebanese village of Douma, situated at an altitude of 1,600 meters. The vines grow on pre-Phylloxera rootstocks in sandy and clay soils above bedrock, contributing to the wine’s pronounced minerality and complexity. Through hand harvesting with low yields and careful whole-cluster pressing, all the subtle aromas and nuances of the grape are preserved. During vinification, the wine undergoes controlled fermentation at 16°C, followed by a brief period of skin contact and five days of aging on fine lees. This process creates a perfect balance of fruitiness, texture, and refreshing elegance.

With an alcohol content of 13%, Château Ksara Merwah offers a harmonious and refined tasting experience, a tribute to the centuries-old traditions of Lebanese winemaking.

Flavor character Chateau Ksara Merwah

This Merwah wine shines in a pale yellow hue with subtle greenish reflections. Its bouquet is refined and intense, featuring elegant notes of citrus, delicate white flowers, and a nuanced minerality. On the palate, the wine unfolds with a lush array of tropical fruits, including guava, lime, and summer melon, perfectly balanced with a refreshing acidity. The mid-palate reveals structure and finesse, while the finish is long and lingering.

Château Ksara Merwah is an excellent companion to light dishes such as fresh salads, grilled seafood, shellfish, or delicate white fish preparations. Thanks to its lively acidity and fruity nuances, this wine harmoniously enhances the subtle flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. To fully appreciate its aromas and flavors, it is best served lightly chilled, at a temperature of around 8–10°C.

Chateau Ksara Merwah

€14,75

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Description

Winery

Château Ksara is the oldest and largest winery in Lebanon, founded in 1857 by the Jesuits. It wasn’t until 1972 that the monks sold the winery, after which it underwent thorough modernization. Today, Château Ksara produces contemporary wines, primarily from French grape varieties, which are appreciated worldwide.

The vineyards of Château Ksara are located in the fertile Bekaa Valley, on soil composed of limestone, red clay, and shale. The name refers to a fort from the time of the Crusaders. From the very beginning, the Jesuits planted Cinsault, which remains one of the estate’s key grape varieties to this day. Not only did the monks maintain excellent vineyards, but they also accidentally discovered a two-kilometer-long Roman cellar beneath the château, which they transformed into an impressive wine cellar.

After the sale in 1972, four Lebanese families took over and brought the winery into a new era. Today, Château Ksara’s vineyards cover approximately 350 hectares, situated in a dry and sunny climate with cooling winds from the Mediterranean. Such an ideal combination of sun, soil, and climate makes it possible for Château Ksara to operate entirely without herbicides. The estate cultivates a wide range of internationally recognized grape varieties, allowing it to fully honor both tradition and modern winemaking.