Two Lebanese Wines from Chateau Ksara
Last month I drank a satisfying glass of 2010 Chateau Ksara, Cuvee de Printemps. I recently followed this glass by trying two other red selections. I would certainly pass on the Reserve du Couvent but would recommend consideration of the Cabernet Sauvignon. If you are new to Lebanese wine then it is a reasonably priced introduction. Otherwise wait for it to go on sale. These wines are currently available at Wegmans of Fairfax.
2009 Chateau Ksara, Reserve du Couvent, Bekaa Valley – ~$12
Imported by American Fidelity Trading. This wine is a blend of 40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon which underwent malolactic fermentation then was aged for 12 months. The fruit was tart with a woodsy note. The red fruit flavors were soft yet lean with acidity stepping up in the middle with a citrus-like nature. The tannins were drying and chewy. * Now-2014.
2008 Chateau Ksara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cuvee Speciale, Bekaa Valley – ~$16
Imported by American Fidelity Trading. This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon which underwent malolactic fermentation then was aged for 14 months in 50% new French oak. This nose was more interesting with black fruit and cedar box. In the mouth there was good blue and black fruit, a little more concentration, and fine, spicy, ripe tannins. There was a juicy quality as old wood notes came out giving this a good twist between modern and traditional. ** Now-2017.
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