COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Château Kefraya
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Comte de M 2018 is a red wine from Château Kefraya in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The wine's labels are a tribute to the Phoenicians, who cultivated vineyards in the region over 4000 years ago. Château Kefraya was established in 1979 by Michel de Bustros, with a philosophy centered on quality, authenticity, and expressing the Lebanese terroir. The Bekaa Valley, at an altitude of around 1100 meters, provides a distinctive environment for grape growing.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€58
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Labels honor Phoenicians, ancient wine pioneers.
Fact 02
Bekaa Valley vineyards are at ~1100m altitude.
Fact 03
Château Kefraya was founded during wartime.
Fact 04
The winery's motto is 'Semper Ultra'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Comte de M 2018 includes cold pre-fermentation maceration for approximately 5 days, followed by a maceration period of 5 weeks or 2-3 weeks in tanks. Fermentation temperatures are controlled, and malolactic fermentation is employed. The wine is subsequently aged for 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels. Grapes are hand-harvested, and some vineyards utilize organic and sustainable practices.
