At the table with Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022
This rich, velvety and complex wine will be perfect with spicy lamb stew or game dishes. Try it with marinated barbecue pork ribs, beef and vegetable skewers.
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Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022Tourelles Estate
Where are we traveling?
The Bekaa ValleyLebanon
The Bekaa Valley is a long, narrow valley at an altitude of around 1,000 metres or more, stretching 65 kilometres from north to south between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon ranges. The mountains protect the valley from desert influences to the east and maritime influences to the west. The vineyards were originally planted with Cinsault, but under French influence you now find Carignan, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Ugni Blanc, Clairette, Chardonnay and Viognier. There are also two particularly interesting indigenous white grape varieties, Obeideh and Merwah, but no indigenous red varieties.
The little history of the country
Lebanon
The entire history of Lebanese wine dates back more than five millennia. It begins with the Phoenicians, an ancient civilization whose strong culture of travel and trade was of considerable importance to the development of the first Mediterranean civilization. Wine was an important export for this ancient culture and was transported to Egypt in large volumes and traded for gold. Lebanon had been under the influence of the Ottoman Empire since 1517 and the strictly applied Sharia laws did not allow the cultivation of vines or the production of wine except for religious uses.
It was only when France inherited the protectorate of Lebanon and Syria after the First World War, when the Ottoman Empire was dismantled, that viticulture would really develop. Lebanon is therefore a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades.
In 2011, around six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares of vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved away from the ancient Phoenician port cities and moved inland to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometers from the southern end of the Bekaa Valley, just inside Sidon. The majority of Lebanese wine is exported to the United Kingdom, France and the United States, where receptive consumers have encouraged healthy growth of Lebanon's modern wine industry. In 1998, there were fewer than 10 wine cellars in Lebanon; today there are more than 30. Red wines represent the majority of production, they are generally produced from the classic grape varieties of the south of France: Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. White wines may include Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.
All about Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022
At what temperature should Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2032. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022?
Grapes: 40% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cinsault, 5% Carignan. Origin: Bekaa, Lebanon. Alcohol: 14.5%.
What to serve with Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022?
Domaine des Tourelles Red 2022 pairs well with lamb, beef, soft cheese and hard cheese. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.