Price:
£19.95 | Case Rate: £18.99
Ex Tax: £16.63
Ex Tax: £16.63
Chateau Ksara - Blanc de Blancs 2018
Information
- Country: Lebanon
- Wine Region: Bekaa Valley
- Wine Maker: James Palgé
- Grape: Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- Grape Percentage: Sauvignon Blanc 55%, Semillon 25%, Chardonnay 20%
- Alcohol Percentage: 13
- Unit Quantity (ml): 750
- Best To Drink: Drink Now
Wine tasting notes
This wine seduces with its finesse, elegance, and floral aroma. On the palate, it is soft, fresh, and long-lasting.
Winery Information
Chateau Ksara
Chateau 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 kilometers 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.. read more
Vinification Notes
Picked in cases and pressed pneumatically as whole grapes, sedimentation and fermentation are done at 18°C. When the sugars are exhausted, the wine is racked off to prevent malolactic fermentation.