{"title":"Château Kefraya Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exceptional wines of Château Kefraya, emblematic of the Lebanese terroir, combining tradition, elegance, and Mediterranean refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-kefraya-blanc-2021","title":"Château Kefraya White 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eElegant and complex, Château Kefraya White is a harmonious blend of mineral and fruity notes, with fine oak and a long, creamy, velvety finish.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from a meticulous selection of Chardonnay and Viognier grapes, it is the white alter ego of Château Kefraya Red. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, it offers a balanced structure and subtle tones. A pale yellow color catches the eye. It presents floral aromas of muscat, honey, mango, melon and exotic fruit. On the palate, it reveals a remarkable intensity of white fruit, offering a refreshing, persistent experience. Château Kefraya White can be enjoyed now or benefit from further cellar ageing, evolving elegantly with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Château Kefraya begins in 1946, when Michel de Bustros launched the construction of the winery on a tell, an artificial hill erected by the Romans centuries earlier to observe troop movements. The first vines were planted in 1951, and it was not until 1979, under difficult conditions in the midst of the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990), that Château Kefraya began to produce its own wine, with grapes grown in its own vineyard and vinified in its own cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in West Bekaa, more than 1,000 meters above the Mediterranean, the vineyard covers almost 300 hectares of terraced slopes at the foot of Mount Barouk. The vines are mostly trellised and planted at 4,000 vines\/hectare on a variety of soils: Clay-limestone, clay-chalk as well as sandy and gravelly. They enjoy an exceptional sun exposure with no irrigation. Yields are limited to a low average of 35 hl\/ha. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and other grape varieties are grown alongside indigenous varieties such as Obeidy, Merwah and Meksesse (white grapes). Château Kefraya has also revived ancient Lebanese red grape varieties such as Assouad Karech and Asmi Noir, following years of terroir research in collaboration with international institutes. Château Kefraya wines are certified organic and vegan since 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460865179987,"sku":"1215","price":21.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/ChateauKefrayaBlanc.png?v=1704971804"},{"product_id":"chateau-kefraya-rouge-2019","title":"Château Kefraya Red 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCombining power and elegance with silky tannins, Château Kefraya Red offers subtle notes of cherry, spice, leather and vanilla.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 hectares of hand-harvested vines over 30 years old give birth to this wine of character. The best Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Mourvèdre grapes are aged for 18 to 24 months in oak barrels to produce a structured, elegant wine. The nose reveals notes of leather and cigar box at first, followed by aromas of ripe fruit, spices and blackcurrant. Silky and fine on the palate, the entry is powerful, fresh, with dominant aromas of red and black fruits, with good length and a remarkably delicate finish. Château Kefraya red expresses itself when young, but also when aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Château Kefraya begins in 1946, when Michel de Bustros launched the construction of the winery on a tell, an artificial hill erected by the Romans centuries earlier to observe troop movements. The first vines were planted in 1951, and it was not until 1979, under difficult conditions in the midst of the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990), that Château Kefraya began to produce its own wine, with grapes grown in its own vineyard and vinified in its own cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in West Bekaa, more than 1,000 meters above the Mediterranean, the vineyard covers almost 300 hectares of terraced slopes at the foot of Mount Barouk. The vines are mostly trellised and planted at 4,000 vines\/hectare on a variety of soils: Clay-limestone, clay-chalk as well as sandy and gravelly. They enjoy an exceptional sun exposure with no irrigation. Yields are limited to a low average of 35 hl\/ha. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and other grape varieties are grown alongside indigenous varieties such as Obeidy, Merwah and Meksesse (white grapes). Château Kefraya has also revived ancient Lebanese red grape varieties such as Assouad Karech and Asmi Noir, following years of terroir research in collaboration with international institutes. Château Kefraya wines are certified organic and vegan since 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49578533978451,"sku":"1196","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/ChateauKefrayaRouge.png?v=1704971941"},{"product_id":"chateau-kefraya-comtesse-de-m-2021","title":"Château Kefraya Comtesse de M 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTimeless, rich and delicate, Comtesse de M is subject to strict qualitative requirements on a selected parcel of 3 hectares only.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and Viognier are vinified and aged up to 24 months in French oak barrels. The nose is very expressive, with notes of toast, coconut, gingerbread, smoke, flint, apricots, vanilla, intense mineral, exotic notes and pink grapefruit. On the palate, the onset is round, full and fresh. It is also powerful and balanced, revealing fruity and mineral notes, combined with hints of toast, nuts, honey and perfectly integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Château Kefraya begins in 1946, when Michel de Bustros launched the construction of the winery on a tell, an artificial hill erected by the Romans centuries earlier to observe troop movements. The first vines were planted in 1951, and it was not until 1979, under difficult conditions in the midst of the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990), that Château Kefraya began to produce its own wine, with grapes grown in its own vineyard and vinified in its own cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in West Bekaa, more than 1,000 meters above the Mediterranean, the vineyard covers almost 300 hectares of terraced slopes at the foot of Mount Barouk. The vines are mostly trellised and planted at 4,000 vines\/hectare on a variety of soils: Clay-limestone, clay-chalk as well as sandy and gravelly. They enjoy an exceptional sun exposure with no irrigation. Yields are limited to a low average of 35 hl\/ha. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and other grape varieties are grown alongside indigenous varieties such as Obeidy, Merwah and Meksesse (white grapes). Château Kefraya has also revived ancient Lebanese red grape varieties such as Assouad Karech and Asmi Noir, following years of terroir research in collaboration with international institutes. 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On the second nose, the expression becomes even more captivating, with accents of leather, cigar and cold tobacco, adding a further dimension to the wine's aromatic complexity. Remarkably pure, the wine is full-bodied and structured, revealing, on the palate, notes of spice, pepper, cooked fruit and a well-balanced oak presence. The tannins impart a fine structure, ensuring exceptional ageing potential. Aromas are persistent and long-lasting. Robert Parker rated Comte de M 1996 91 points and more recently 93 points on the 2012 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Château Kefraya begins in 1946, when Michel de Bustros launched the construction of the winery on a tell, an artificial hill erected by the Romans centuries earlier to observe troop movements. 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