Marquis des Beys White 2018
£13.95
Marquis des Beys White 2018
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Made from 100% Chardonnay, these 20–25-year-old vines are located 1050m above sea level, which accounts for the freshness and vitality of the wine. The grapes are 100% manually harvested with intensive selection. Traditional vinification takes place in concrete vats with a malolactic fermentation, which adds creaminess to the wine. The wine is then aged in French and American oak barrels, one half new and one half one year old, for 8 months.
There is a nose of ripe stone fruit, vanilla and a touch of hazelnuts. The palate is rich with bright, slightly exotic fruit flavours and cinnamon. The wine has gentle acidity and the finish is long, nutty and elegant. This is unique and rewarding Chardonnay on a par with many fine Burgundies.
