{"product_id":"chateau-ksara-rouge-2019-75cl","title":"Chateau Ksara Rouge, 2019 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBODEGA TOP PICK!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHÂTEAU KSARA CHÂTEAU ROUGE 2019 – BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating wine with an extraordinary history. It’s one of Lebanon’s most iconic reds, and there are some brilliant stories behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔥 10 exciting facts about this wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. 🍷 Lebanon’s oldest winery – founded in 1857\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Ksara was established by Jesuit monks in 1857, making it Lebanon’s oldest winery still operating today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e169 years of winemaking history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. 🦊 A fox accidentally helped discover its ancient wine cellars!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my favourite fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1898, monks were trying to smoke out a fox that had been killing their chickens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, they accidentally discovered an extraordinary network of ancient Roman-era caves beneath the estate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose caves are still used for ageing wine today.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. 🏛️ This wine is aged in ancient Roman caves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery has approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 kilometres of underground tunnels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caves maintain naturally cool, stable conditions, making them ideal for maturing premium wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Château Rouge spends approximately two years ageing in these historic caves after its oak maturation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. 🍇 It’s effectively a Lebanese Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 vintage contains:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – structure, blackcurrant and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e30% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – softness, richness and ripe fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e10% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – colour, spice and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are classic Bordeaux varieties, but Lebanon’s warmer climate gives the wine a distinctive personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. ⛰️ The grapes grow around 1,000 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bekaa Valley enjoys hot Mediterranean days and much cooler nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination helps produce ripe, concentrated grapes while preserving freshness and acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. 🪵 Matured in French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 spends approximately 12 months in French oak barrels, around half of which are new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis contributes notes of vanilla, spice and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. 🍷 The wine has been made for over 100 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Ksara’s iconic Château Rouge celebrated its centenary in 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a genuine Lebanese wine classic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. 🌍 Lebanon has an ancient wine heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLebanon’s winemaking history stretches back thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ancient Phoenicians, who inhabited parts of modern-day Lebanon, were among the Mediterranean’s great wine traders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. 🥩 A fantastic wine for steak and lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍒 Ripe raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🫐 Blackcurrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌶️ Sweet spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍦 Vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍂 Leather and savoury complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied, structured and elegant, with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. ⭐ The 2019 is drinking beautifully now\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt seven years old, this vintage is entering an appealing stage of maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the structure to continue developing, but there’s no need to wait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’d recommend decanting for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45–60 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and serving at 16–18°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 blend, maturation and tasting characteristics are documented in the vintage’s technical information.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60079413199232,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8425\/2265\/files\/FullSizeRender_561620fc-f9c0-4a9f-8bd8-907cfdd13ad4.jpg?v=1791540342","url":"https:\/\/www.bodegamovil.co.uk\/products\/chateau-ksara-rouge-2019-75cl","provider":"Bodega Movil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}