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Chateau Marsyas Blanc 2016

The beauty is in its minerality
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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Citrus Fruit, Stone Fruit, and Mineral,

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS:
Dry
ACIDITY:
Medium
TANNIN:
Light
ALCOHOL (%):
Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Bekka Valley, Lebanon

Grape Varietals:

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking:

Direct Press, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: 0-6 Months Stainless Steel Tanks

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

Description

Château Marsyas Blanc 2016

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