17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
" Magnificent aromas of garrigue and Mediterranean plants, a finely wooded mid-palate, length and exemplary freshness guaranteed by the high-altitude terroir (1100 meters). A great cuvée of balance and elegance". (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2020) A true voyage to the heart of the Lebanese vineyard!
Features
Estate
Château Kefraya
Vintage
2014
Designation
Plaine de la Bekaa
Region
Lebanon
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clayey-limestone, silty-clayey-sandy and gravelly soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
In stainless steel vats, 2-3 weeks maceration, malolactic fermentation
Breeding
22 months in French oak barrels and 35% in vats
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense cherry color with purple highlights
Nose
Subtle notes of cherries, spices, leather and vanilla
Mouth
Powerful and elegant, with fine-grained tannins
Serve
AT 17-19°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with a fine piece of beef, a stew, a daube...
Château Kefraya
Bekaa Plain
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
About the wine:
Magnificent aromas of garrigue and Mediterranean plants, a finely wooded mid-palate, length and exemplary freshness guaranteed by the high altitude terroir (1100 meters). A great cuvée of balance and elegance.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Gilbert & Gaillard
Domain rated (2022 guide) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 12 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE K. Published on 13/04/2020
very nice discovery
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Note and review by M. YOLAND M. Published on 07/12/2019
A truly astonishing wine, not unpleasant. To be seen with a little ageing.
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Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE M. Published on 17/08/2024
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Note and review by M. BERTRAND D. Published on 20/12/2022
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Note and review by M. JEAN CHARLES V. Published on 17/03/2022
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Note and review by M. ERIC C. Published on 25/02/2021
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC E. Published on 10/01/2021
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE Z. Published on 28/09/2020
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Note and review by M. JOEL D. Published on 14/09/2020
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME L. Published on 25/07/2020
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