{"title":"Lebanese Wine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLebanese Wines – Explore the Best from Bekaa Valley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLebanese wine is among the world’s oldest and most historic wine regions, with a winemaking tradition dating back to Phoenician times. Today, \u003cstrong\u003eLebanese wines\u003c\/strong\u003e are celebrated for their \u003cstrong\u003efresh mountain character\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean ripeness\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003efood-friendly style\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a unique addition to any wine collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBekaa Valley – Lebanon’s Wine Heartland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lebanon’s premier wine region. Its high-altitude vineyards benefit from \u003cstrong\u003ewarm sunny days and cool nights\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing wines with \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebright fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edistinct terroir expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Lebanese Wine Grapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed grapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite grapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Obeideh, Merwah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyles of Lebanese Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLebanese White Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, citrus-led, and elegant; includes textured \u003cstrong\u003eskin-contact “orange” wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLebanese Red Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with sun-warmed fruit, spice, and structured tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLebanese Rosé Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, perfumed, and versatile for food pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured Lebanese Wine Producers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine des Tourelles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-known Lebanese winery producing \u003cstrong\u003eclassic reds and whites\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside \u003cstrong\u003einnovative, textured wines\u003c\/strong\u003e like skin-contact whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Oumsiyat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-scale, terroir-focused wines with \u003cstrong\u003ebright fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esavoury structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Bekaa Valley character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong\u003ebest Lebanese wines online\u003c\/strong\u003e at Reserve Wines. Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003efood pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e, entertaining, or simply exploring the \u003cstrong\u003eunique flavours of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"massaya-colombier","title":"Massaya, Le Colombier Rouge 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Tempranillo from Lebanon's famous Beqaa Valley. Aged in stainless steel vats to retain freshness, there's an abundance of refreshing fruit, underpinned by black pepper and spices. Great wine to try with a rack of spring lamb or even a lamb tagine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reserve Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39323543666801,"sku":"4850_E7","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/IMG_7227.jpg?v=1747979660"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-tourelles-vieilles-vignes-carignan","title":"Domaine des Tourelles, Vieilles Vignes Carignan 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Domaine des Tourelles, Vieilles Vignes Carignan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully generous and expressive red from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The nose has an exotic mix of ripe fig, bright cranberry and raspberry fruit with notes of liquorice. The palate has more beautifully ripe red fruit characters, alongside lively fig and date notes, the acidity perfectly balances the generous flavours and leaves a pure, clean finish. This really stood out to us at recent tastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this with marinated Mediterranean spiced meats with grilled vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Tourelles have a 50 year old block of Carignan in their Ammik vineyard in the Bekka Valley. The fruit from here provides an excellent component for the acclaimed Domaine des Tourelles Red, but winemaker Faouzi believed it could produce great wine in it’s own right. This first vintage highlights his belief in the project. The wine only sees concrete during production, being both fermented and aged for 24 months in his old but perfectly formed tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom. Des Tourelles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40020070203505,"sku":"8343_G6","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/DomainedesTourelles_VieillesVignesCarignan2019.jpg?v=1665490260"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-tourelles-rose-2021","title":"Domaine des Tourelles, Rose 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Domaine des Tourelles, Rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful Lebanese Rose from the talented team at Domaine des Tourelles. Made using a blend of Cinsault, Tempranillo and Syrah grapes, this has a fuller-body than a typical Provence style wine, with flavours of ripe summer fruits with a zesty spicy finish. There's just has a bit more oomph, ripeness and spice alongside plenty of strawberry and red cherry flavour. A charming and delicious wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this with spicy antipasti, Tabbouleh, Baba Ghanoush with olive oil, lemon \u0026amp; garlic, grilled lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We love Domaine des Tourelles wines. They're a producer with a long history and a low intervention approach to winemaking. It results in characterful wines like this delicious rosé. I'd enjoy this with a Middle Eastern mezze.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1868 by a French adventurer named François-Eugène Brun Domaine Des Tourelles was among the first wineries to produce wines and spirits using the local grapes in the Bekaa Valley. The Brun family ran it until 2003 when the last descendent passed away and the winery faced closure until two local families bought the property with the aim of continuing the tradition of winemaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey've brought a young and dynamic energy to the winery and have introduced the use of indigenous natural yeasts, no fining or filtering, and only very small amounts of sulphur. Their fruit is from 40 hectares of ancient, organically cultivated and dry-farmed vineyards which are among the oldest in the valley and they've become one of the finest boutique wineries in the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards for this wines are located in the Western Bekaa, and grapes are gown on 15-20 year old vines on sandy limestone soil. The grapes are manually harvested and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 10 days. The syrah undergoes a short maceration and bleeding (a rosé saignée), while the Cinsault and Tempranillo are direct pressed. No malolactic fermentation takes place. After blending the wine undergoes a gentle clarification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom. Des Tourelles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45049660866878,"sku":"SK-00227E4","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/DomaineDesTourellesRose.jpg?v=1682600103"},{"product_id":"dom-des-tourelles-skin-2023","title":"Dom. des Tourelles Skin 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Domaine des Tourelles Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully expressive orange wine is made from 100% Merweh, a rare indigenous Lebanese grape grown on century-old vines. The nose is aromatic and floral, with orange blossom, jasmine, tea, and warm spices, leading into a palate layered with ripe apple, apricot, guava, and citrus peel. There’s a gentle grip from the skin contact, but the tannins are smooth, balanced by a refreshing saline minerality and a delicate structure. At 11% ABV, it’s elegant, approachable, and avoids the harsher tannins found in some orange wines. A brilliant alternative to a fuller-bodied white or a lighter red, it’s perfect for both newcomers to skin-contact wines and seasoned natural wine drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry this with grilled prawns, seared scallops, or pan-fried seabass, slow-roasted chicken with preserved lemon, or Moroccan-style carrots with harissa and cumin. Also good simply creamy hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh drizzled with olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you think orange wines are all bold and tannic, this one will change your mind. It’s aromatic, fresh, and beautifully balanced—a real taste of Lebanon’s winemaking heritage, bottled.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine des Tourelles is Lebanon’s oldest commercial winery, founded in 1868 by French winemaker François-Eugène Brun. Now under the direction of Emile Issa-el Khoury, the estate focuses on low-intervention winemaking and the preservation of ancient vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes place with native yeasts in 19th-century clay amphoras, with seven days of skin contact followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is unfined, unfiltered, and vegan-friendly, with only minimal sulfur added at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are organically dry-farmed, with drip irrigation used only in extreme heat, and in 2024, the estate transitioned to solar power, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom. Des Tourelles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55400536572286,"sku":"SK-02131","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/Domainedestourelleskin.jpg?v=1743778648"},{"product_id":"chateau-oumsiyat-jaspe-rouge-2020","title":"Chateau Oumsiyat, Jaspe Rouge 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Château Oumsiyat, Jaspe Rouge 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and aromatic \u003cstrong\u003eLebanese red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Bekaa Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright ruby with intense aromas of wild red and black fruits, framed by gentle black pepper spice. The palate is beautifully structured, with soft, integrated tannins enveloping rich fruit through to a long, lingering finish. Combining the finesse of Southern France with Lebanon’s ancient terroir, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Oumsiyat\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a fleshy, spicy red, layered with baked red fruits and earthy undertones – perfect for both special occasions and elevated everyday dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with garlic and Mediterranean herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef tagine with dried fruits and spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature hard cheeses or a rustic mezze board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jaspe is pure Bekaa Valley character – elegant yet expressive. The mix of red fruits, spice, and gentle earthiness makes it great to pair with both Lebanese dishes and classic roasts.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Oumsiyat\u003c\/strong\u003e has been family-owned for four generations, with winemaker Joseph Bou Sleiman blending respect for tradition with modern techniques. The 78-hectare vineyard sits over 1,000 metres above sea level in the Bekaa Valley, where the combination of altitude, microclimate, and calcareous clay soils creates wines that are fresh, expressive, and unmistakably Mediterranean in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of Cinsault 40%, Carignan 20%, Syrah 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested grapes from high-altitude vineyards for aromatic purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures with periodic pump-overs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate post-fermentation maceration for colour, structure, and flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalolactic conversion for a softer palate, no oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently filtered before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bekaa Valley, Lebanon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied dry red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 – an excellent year with high aromatic complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully balanced \u003cstrong\u003eBekaa Valley red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering expressive fruit, subtle spice, and smooth tannins. Elegant yet approachable, it’s ideal for pairing with Mediterranean cuisine or enjoying on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ch. Oumsiyat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55930831241598,"sku":"SK-02446","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/Oumsiyat_jaspe.jpg?v=1755097843"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/collections\/lebanese-wine\/lebanon.oembed","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}