Chateau Kefraya Rouge

Every self-respecting Lebanese Chateau makes a 'Chateau Rouge', a red that carries the winery's name. Musar and Ksara obviously have one. Chateau Kefraya didn't want to be left behind. Its Chateau Rouge is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged 24 months in oak. 5% then got an additional maturation in amphorae. The point of that last part is a bit lost on us, but we're certainly keen to taste the wine.

Dark red. The oak ageing is unmistakable but measured. Robust, lively juice of blackberries, blackcurrants and cherries. Leather, mint and liquorice. Balanced but still a touch young and closed. This is a wine that can spend a long time in the cellar without getting bored. If you drink it within ten years of the harvest, decant it an hour beforehand and serve it with grilled meat.

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Every self-respecting Lebanese Chateau makes a 'Chateau Rouge', a red that carries the winery's name. Musar and Ksara obviously have one. Chateau Kefraya didn't want to be left behind. Its Chateau Rouge is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged 24 months in oak. 5% then got an additional maturation in amphorae. The point of that last part is a bit lost on us, but we're certainly keen to taste the wine.