COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Domaine des Tourelles
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marquis de Beys Red 2019 is a red wine from Domaine des Tourelles, a winery with a history dating back to 1868 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The estate, managed by the founder's descendants, emphasizes artisan winemaking with minimal intervention. The Bekaa Valley itself is recognized as one of the world's most ancient wine-producing regions, offering a distinctive terroir for grape cultivation. This particular vintage, the 2019, is a blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the region's suitability for these varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1868, Domaine des Tourelles is one of Lebanon's oldest wineries.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown at an altitude of over 1,000 meters.
Fact 03
Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
Wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Marquis de Beys Red 2019 begins with hand-harvested grapes, selected meticulously in boxes. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats for 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes an 18-month aging period in French oak barrels, utilizing a mix of new, first-use, and second-use barrels. Minimal sulfur is used throughout the process.
