2023 Domaine des Tourelles White, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
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65% Viognier, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Obeidi, and 5% Muscat d’Alexandrie
Domaine des Tourelles was founded in 1868 by French adventurer François-Eugène Brun and is one of the most highly acclaimed and oldest wineries still operating in Lebanon.The Brun family owned and ran the winery up until the last descendant died in 2003 but luckily two local families joined forces to buy the property and continue the fine tradition of winemaking.
Today, this Bekaa Valley estate is run by the three Issa children - twins Faouzi and Johanne and their sister Christiane, alongside Emile Issa-el Khoury, son of one of the co-owners. This young and dynamic combination have introduced a handful of practices in the vineyards and cellar including the use of indigenous natural yeasts, no fining or filtering, and only very small amounts of sulphur. These techniques along with fruit from 40 hectares of ancient, organically cultivated and dry-farmed vineyards (among the oldest in the valley) and a winery perfect for hands-off winemaking, make Domaine des Tourelles one of the finest boutique wineries in the Middle East.
Crisp and clean with aromas of peach and apricot with white pepper, jasmine, and orange blossom. A silky, slightly viscous mouthfeel with pomelo, pineapple and a hint of almond bitters on the finish.