Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, and Mineral, Sweet Spice
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Bekka Valley, Lebanon
Grape Varietals:
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
Winemaking:
Conventional Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 0-6 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Oysters, Brie or Goat's cheese, spring vegetable risotto/lasagna
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Seafood sushi, Vietnamese summer roll, Thai green curry
Château Marsyas is the Lebanese estate of the Johnny R. Saadé family. It produces exceptional identity-driven wines. It is located in the Bekaa Valley at an altitude of 900 meters. Cited by Strabo and Pliny the Elder, Marsyas is the ancient name of the Bekaa Valley situated between Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon
Grape Varietals & Region: Comprises a blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The fruit for this wine comes from Château Marsys estate vineyards in the southern part fo the Bekaa Valley. The terroir is a plateau that extends between Mount Lebanon and mountains known as Anti-Lebanon, at an altitude that 900 metres. Geologists understand the Bekaa as an alluvial plain cradled between two mountains. The soil is red with a clay-limestone bedrock, which suits the vines well.
Taste Profile: Château Marsyas Blanc has a beautiful light yellow colour with green reflections. Elegant mineral, citrus and light hints of white fruit aromas. The dry palate has a fresh acidity and smooth structure. Delivers zesty lemon citrus and fresh white peach flavours with a beautiful element of chalky minerality. Closes in a persistent mineral finish.
Winemaking Process: Picking at Château Marsyas is done by hand and the grapes arrive at the winery in small crates. First round of sorting in the vineyard, then a second round of sorting on arrival at the winery. Vinification in stainless steel, with 3 months of lees contact and no oak ageing
Full-bodied fruit and spice, often with the ability to age. This style usually relies on new oak to impart vanilla driven characteristics. Malolactic fermentation & on lees ageing also contributes to the texture
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