Château Saint Thomas Les Émirs 2016

Château Saint Thomas Les Émirs 2016

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (75 cL)

Full-bodied, persistent with elegant tannins. A wine with noble character.

With an unusual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Syrah (10%) and Grenache (5%), Les Emirs carries us under the warm Lebanese sun.

The deep, dense ruby-red color and aromas of candied cherry, black fruit and cocoa are inspiring. The nose is fine and complex, with vanilla and a touch of spice and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is dry and crisp, with prominent but very fine tannins. Well-balanced and surprisingly persistent. Whether with a royal couscous, a lasagna bolognaise or simply a hamburger, Les Émirs will surprise and delight you.

This success owes much to the Toumas, originally a family of distillers well known in Lebanon: in 1888, grandfather Elias Touma founded a distillery producing arak - the local Levantine anisette similar to Greek ouzo - which is now renowned throughout the Middle East. His son, then his grandchildren, broadened their horizons by taking an interest in wine and planting vines on the land they own around the historic distillery. Château Saint-Thomas is located in West Bekaa, where the great Lebanese vineyards are concentrated. Their first vintage dates back to 1998. Since then, they have expanded their range to include a dozen wines, blends as well as single varietals, which are exported mostly to Europe and the United States.

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Château Saint Thomas Les Émirs 2016

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (75 cL)

Soil : Clay and limestone, stony

Farming : Traditional

Grape(s) : Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Grenache

Alcohol : 13.5°

Aging : 12 months in oak barrels

Serving : 16°C - 18°C

Conservation : Now until 2030

Decanting : 45 minutes before serving

Pairing : Red Meats - Aged Cheese - Blue Cheese

Terroir

Vallée de la Békaa

Bekaa Valley

Lebanon

The Bekaa Valley is the birthplace of the modern Lebanese wine industry. The special geographic situation of the terroir provides the vines with optimal exposure, resulting in wines that are unique in textures, tastes and flavors.

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