COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Marsyas
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Satyr de Marsyas is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, produced by Château Marsyas. Founded by the Saadé family, the estate aims to express the region's terroir, with the Satyr line serving as an accessible introduction to their wines. The name 'Satyr' references Marsyas, a mythological figure associated with wine. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 900-1000 meters, with soils composed of red clay and limestone. The Satyr de Marsyas is distinguished by its vinification without oak aging, emphasizing the purity of the grape and the vineyard's character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Satyr' name honors Marsyas, a mythical figure dedicated to the god of wine.
Fact 02
This wine is often made from younger vines at the estate.
Fact 03
It's intentionally vinified without oak to highlight fruit and terroir.
Fact 04
Château Marsyas practices organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Satyr de Marsyas is produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Bekaa Valley. Winemaking involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A key technique for this specific bottling is the complete absence of oak barrel aging, with the wine maturing in stainless steel. This method is employed to emphasize the primary fruit characteristics and the expression of the vineyard's terroir. The estate also follows organic viticulture practices, including the avoidance of pesticides and herbicides, and the use of inter-row cereal crops to enhance soil health.
