COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Obeidy
PRODUCER
Château Heritage
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Heritage Cuvée Saint Elie White Chardonnay - Obeidy 2021 is a white wine from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. It is produced by Château Heritage, a family winery with a history dating back to 1888, formally established in 1997. The wine's name, 'Saint Elie,' honors the patron saint of the Touma family and the winery. The vineyards for this wine are situated in the Bekaa Valley, a region known for its ancient winemaking heritage. This cuvée is distinguished by its blend of Chardonnay and the indigenous Obeidy grape, aiming to express the unique Lebanese terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Saint Elias, the patron saint of the founding family.
Fact 02
Vineyards are overseen by a statue of Saint Elias.
Fact 03
Château Heritage is recognized as one of the top 50 wineries globally.
Fact 04
The 'Saint Elie White' earned a Gold Medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Château Heritage Cuvée Saint Elie White Chardonnay - Obeidy 2021 is produced from hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 6 months in older French oak barrels. The vineyards are located in the Bekaa Valley, with soils composed of limestone and clay, at altitudes ranging from 900 to 1,200 meters.
