COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah
PRODUCER
Clos du Chêne s.a.l.
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos du Chêne Atibaia Rouge 2017 is a red wine from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, produced by Clos du Chêne s.a.l. (Atibaia Winery). This boutique winery, established in 2007 by the Massoud family, operates from a historic 17th-century building in Smar Jbeil. The winery's philosophy emphasizes artisanal winemaking and quality over quantity, with a dedication to respecting the terroir. The Atibaia vineyards are situated in the mountains at altitudes ranging from 400 to 600 meters, on mineral-rich soils. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah, and the winery typically ages its wines for an extended period before release.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located at altitudes of 400-600 meters.
Fact 02
Winery is housed in a 17th-century building.
Fact 03
Producer's motto: 'Small is beautiful'.
Fact 04
Wines are aged for 4-6 years before release.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Clos du Chêne Atibaia Rouge is produced using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. The winery employs artisanal winemaking techniques with small yields, aiming to capture the essence of the terroir. The wines are aged in French oak casks, a process that contributes to their complexity. The producer emphasizes a philosophy of quality over quantity, with wines typically undergoing an extended aging period before release.
