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An ageworthy blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon from old, low-yielding vines at 1,000m from Lebanon's most renowned producer. Balsamic acidity, good grip and peppery spice from six months in oak provide structure for the dense baked fruit flavours. (TG)

Founded in 1868, Domaine des Tourelles is one of Lebanon’s historic wine estates, based in the Bekaa Valley. Its 2021 Merweh-Obeidi Blanc brings together two traditional Lebanese white grape varieties, connecting the estate’s long history with local grapes in the country’s principal winegrowing valley.

Wine production in Lebanon dates back to the times of antiquity when the Greeks and Romans found inspiration for winemaking in this region. The mountains surrounding the Bekaa Valley is some of the most highly regarded terroir with its limestone soil base and its extraordinary altitude. It remains one of the highest altitude production zones in the world. Domaine des Tourelles was founded in 1868 and has produced wine continuously through a mutlitude of geo-political changes and wars, including a civil war. But the modern era of Lebanese winemaking is definitely French influenced and look no further than winemaker Faouzi Issa who studied winemaking abroad and staged at wineries, Rene Rostaing in Cote Rotie and Chateau Margaux in Bordeaux. His passion for the grapes of those regions finds its own Lebanese spin where blending of those grapes is commonplace and helps define the region's character. Some grapes shine on their own and this old vine Carignan is one such example. From 50+ year old vines, the vines are grown on clay-limestone soils. Fermented and aged 24 months in concrete vats using only native yeasts, this is a modern, yet classical take on a grape that is only recently resurging. Another singular wine from one of the great producers in Lebanon. (Practicing Organic)

Founded in 1868 in Chtaura, Domaine des Tourelles is one of Lebanon’s historic wine estates. Its 2023 Blanc comes from the Bekaa Valley, the country’s principal winegrowing area, where vineyards lie between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges.

Founded in 1868 by Frenchman François-Eugène Brun, Domaine des Tourelles has deep roots in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. The estate’s 2020 Cinsault carries the “Vieilles Vignes” designation—French for “old vines”—putting the spotlight on a grape with a long history in Lebanese vineyards.

Founded in 1868, Domaine des Tourelles is one of Lebanon’s longest-established wineries. Its 2021 “Vieilles Vignes” Carignan comes from the Bekaa Valley, an inland valley between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges. “Vieilles Vignes”—French for “old vines”—identifies this as the estate’s old-vine Carignan.

A golden-hued, late-release white, with a distinctive profile of sun tea, honeycomb and white chocolate flecked with blanched almond, green herbs and mint. Firm and dry on the palate, with chalky tannins framing the long, bitter-edged finish. Mature, atypical and not for everyone, but fans of the style will find a lot to love. Merwah and Obaideh. (KB)

Founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930, Château Musar is a family-owned Lebanese estate with vineyards in the Bekaa Valley and cellars in Ghazir. Hochar Père et Fils Rouge takes its name from the founding family, linking this 2021 release directly to Musar’s enduring winemaking heritage.

At 1200 meters high, located between the Mount-Lebanon mountains, and the magnificent Bekaa Valley, Domaine de Baal has been prospering since the first plantations in 1994. In 2006, after spending many years in Saint-Emilion, Sebastien Khoury the owner and winemaker of Domaine de Baal, came back to Lebanon and started building the winery and made the first vintage of the estate. The Domaine wine is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and ages for 16 to 18 months in a mix of new and used oak barrels. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered and with minimal sulfite additions.

Wine production in Lebanon dates back to the times of antiquity when the Greeks and Romans found inspiration for winemaking in this region. The mountains surrounding the Bekaa Valley is some of the most highly regarded terroir with its limestone soil base and its extraordinary altitude. It remains one of the highest altitude production zones in the world. Domaine des Tourelles was founded in 1868 and has produced wine continuously through a mutlitude of geo-political changes and wars, including a civil war. But the modern era of Lebanese winemaking is definitely French influenced and look no further than winemaker Faouzi Issa who studied winemaking abroad and staged at wineries, Rene Rostaing in Cote Rotie and Chateau Margaux in Bordeaux. His passion for the varietals of those regions finds its own Lebanese spin where blending of those grapes is commonplace and helps define the region's character. The rouge is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan planted on sandy clay-limeston soils. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, the wine is brought up entirely in concrete tanks, some of the original ones built in the cellars a century and a half a go. Perfumed with red and black fruits, the distinct cigar box notes and spicy palate make for great pairings with the well seasoned grilled meat dishes of the region. (Practicing Organic)

Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, Château Musar helped bring international attention to Lebanese wine. The 2024 Levantine Rouge is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based red blend from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the country’s historic center of viticulture and home to many of its leading vineyards.

Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, Château Musar is a family-run Lebanese estate based in Ghazir, north of Beirut. Its vineyards lie in the Bekaa Valley, where Lebanon’s long winegrowing tradition continues. The 2022 “Jeune” Rouge connects that historic producer with one of the country’s key viticultural regions.

Set between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges, the Bekaa Valley is the heart of Lebanese wine production. Domaine de Baal’s 2021 “Petit Baal” comes from this inland valley, connecting the red to one of the eastern Mediterranean’s longstanding centers of viticulture.