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Lebanese wines speak a beautiful language.

We come here, to Denmark, to share some of the beautiful stories about Lebanon — a small but great country whose wine heritage extends from Mount Lebanon all the way to the Bekaa Valley, and from the Batroun region towards the South.

The success of the Lebanese wine days, which we have organized in different countries around the world, has enabled the international wine industry to have a better appreciation of Lebanon’s rich history and has created new and serious opportunities to expand into the markets of Europe, America and beyond.

We, the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, are committed to continuing the advancement of this sector until Lebanese wines reach the far corners of the world, carrying with them the culture and generosity of Lebanon. Louis Lahoud Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture


Lebanon is recognized as one of the first countries in the world to make and trade wine, a revolution credited to the Canaanites — later known as the Phoenicians — whose merchant ships spread wine culture throughout the Mediterranean basin and further afield. This tradition has continued for thousands of years. Today, Lebanon’s terroir and ancient winemaking heritage have spurred great interest in its wines, particularly over the past few years. Increasingly, consumers are appreciating the unique characteristics of Lebanese wines. Reds are powerful — offering ripe, spicy fruit flavors balanced by good acidity. Whites express freshness and characterful depth. These qualities convey Lebanon’s terroir. A tiny country bordering the Mediterranean Sea, two-thirds the size of Connecticut, its vineyards are among the highest in altitude of any in the Northern Hemisphere, averaging over 3,000 to almost 6,000 feet. Lebanon’s quintessentially warm Mediterranean climate combined with cool nighttime temperatures that high elevations bring, abundant limestone and clay soils, and proximity to the sea, offer conditions for vines to thrive. The accumulation of these growing factors fosters wine production of a wide range of styles, from easy drinking blends to more complex wines suitable for aging. Lebanon is part of the Eastern Mediterranean, which is experiencing something a renaissance among wine professionals and consumers. Christy Canterbury, Master of Wine, says: “Lebanon defies traditional wine wisdom in many ways. Its high altitude trumps its lower latitude, and its ancient wine history blends with the influence of French winemaking traditions and modern-day, Middle Eastern sensibility. Today, there stands a strong industry replete with an array of wine styles, as diverse as the personalities behind the bottles.” Lebanese Wine Day provides a unique platform of discovery, providing insight into Lebanon’s rich wine heritage and the younger wineries on the scene. It is the first event on this scale to take place in Denmark.

KEY FIGURES AT A GLANCE:• Lebanon’s wine heritage dates back to 7000 B.C.• 2,000 hectares of vineyards dedicated to the production of wine• Annual harvest: 12,000 tons• Average yield: 6 tons/ha• 9 million bottles produced per year (2015)• 80% of production in the Bekaa Valley• Exports: approximately 30%• Annual local consumption: 5 million bottles (including 4 million bottles of Lebanese wines)• 50 producers currently (4 in 1991)• Color: 62% red wine, 23% white and 15% rosé• Dominant grape varieties:

• Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, Merlot, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Tempranillo

• White: Obeidy, Merweh, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier, Muscat, Sémilion, Clairette

INTRODUCTION TO LEBANESE WINES


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Lebanon experiences over 300 days of sunshine each year and plentiful rainfall (32 inches per year on average during the winter). Dry conditions during the growing season and frequent sea and mountain breezes keep the use of pesticides (if any) and other treatments to a minimum, with no irrigation or acidification. Bekaa ValleyIn the heart of the country, the Bekaa is a fertile plateau irrigated by the Litani River and is the largest agricultural area in Lebanon. It is within the Bekaa’s 1,550 square miles that 80% of Lebanon’s wine production takes place. At 3,000 feet above sea level, the high altitude plain has a dry, continental climate with a strong thermal contrast between hot summers and cold winters, when snow is common. The spring and summer seasons are typified by warm days and cool nights and the vine adapts to the low vigor, stony and/or steep terrain, delivering wines with intensity and complexity. The NorthSmall hills and limestone ridges carved by erosion characterize the Batroun region, which is located in North Lebanon. Vineyards extend between 1,000 and 3,300 feet above sea level on average and enjoy a more Mediterranean climate, where summers are hot (sometimes humid) and winters are mild. Vineyards in this region benefit from gentle sea breezes that pass through the interior valleys, bringing freshness both to the summer nights and the wines of the region. Central and southern regions – Mount Lebanon & JezzineThe massif of the central region, known commonly as Mount Lebanon, tilts slowly south, rising to just under 10,200 feet. The climate is Mediterranean, but the altitude (3,000 feet on average, up to nearly 6,000) plays a major role, resulting in milder summers and wet winters. Snow appears quickly, from 4,000 feet above sea level, often persisting on the highest peaks of the region. This semi-permanent snow cover and the karstic retention make this mountain a huge water reservoir.

FACTS ABOUT LEBANON’S VINEYARDS AND WINE PRODUCING REGIONS

With an average altitude of 2,600 to 3,300 feet, southern Lebanon has a temperate climate. This area is irrigated by a multitude of streams or groundwater sources including soil, which is at times sandy and at others chalky clay. It is distinguished by a relatively strong presence of limestone. The microclimate is characterized by good rainfall, average humidity and frequent windy spells. Wines from these regions tend to be gentle and rounded, with greater mineral freshness.

Lebanon may be one of the oldest sites of winemaking but today its winemakers want to deliver the perfect expression of how an ancient land can produce authentic and exciting wines for the modern palate. The country is blessed with an ability to use a wide range of varieties – both international and indigenous – to make wines with an unmatched range of styles for all tastes and occasions. As Tim Atkin, Master of Wine, said during a visit in 2010, “Lebanon quite possibly makes the best wine you’ve never drunk.”

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Adyar Organic Wines Table #1

Aurora Winery Table #2

Byblos Wine Table #3

Cave Du Monastère St Jean Table #4

Château Barka Table #5

Château Belle-Vue Table #6

Château Cana Table #7

Château Fakra Table #8

Château Héritage Table #9

Château Ka Table #10

Château Kefraya Table #11

Château Ksara Table #12

Château Musar Table #13

Château Qanafar Table #14

Château St. Thomas Table #15

Coteaux Du Liban Table #16

Couvent Rouge Table #17

Domaine Des Tourelles Table #18

Ixsir Table #19

Karam Wines Table #20

Les Vignes Du Marje Table #21

Muse Du Liban Table #22

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LIST OF WINERIESFLOOR PLANLangelinie Pavilion - Copenhagen

4 November


Adyar Organic Wines Table #1

Aurora Winery Table #2

Cave Du Monastère St Jean Table #4

Château Barka Table #5

Château Belle-Vue Table #6

Château Cana Table #7

Château Fakra Table #8

Château Héritage Table #9

Château Ka Table #10

Château Ksara Table #12

Château Musar Table #13

Château Qanafar Table #14

Château St. Thomas Table #15

Coteaux Du Liban Table #16

Couvent Rouge Table #17

Domaine Des Tourelles Table #18

Ixsir Table #19

Karam Wines Table #20

Les Vignes Du Marje Table #21

Muse Du Liban Table #22

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FLOOR PLANTurbinehallen - Aarhus

7 November


ADYAR ORGANIC WINES

Phone number +961 9 926 950 | +961 3 586 244Email [email protected] Website www.adyar.org.lb Contact person Rita El-Khoury - Executive DirectorDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

ADYAR, the ORGANIC wine of the Lebanese Maronite Order.The Maronite monks are still maintaining this prestigious heritage. Their loyalty to the soil gives birth to a premium wine, which is a genuine success of organic agriculture in Lebanon.

The vines cultivated in eight different regions of exceptional climates and soils, at a 410m and up to 1,600m altitude, offer a wide range of terroir wines of different grape varieties. These 16 years of Organic Agriculture Challenge have been awarded by 16 medals in 2019.

Established 2003Locations Metn & Chouf (Mount Lebanon), Batroun (North Lebanon)Production 90,000 bottles Area under vine 55 hectares

Table#1

Sangiovese ExpressionMonastique

Monastère de Kfifane

Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese

Alcohol: 15%Vintage: 2016

Blend: Grenache, Mourvèdre,

Syrah, SangioveseAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2012

Grape Variety: 100% SyrahAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2012

ExpressionMonastique

Monastèrede Mar Moussa

Monastèrede Qobbay

Blend: Grenache, Mourvèdre,

Syrah, SangioveseAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2013

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,

Petit VerdotAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2012

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Alcohol: 14% Vintage: 2012


AURORA WINERY

Phone number +961 1 891 816 | +961 71 632 620 Email [email protected] Website www.aurorawinery.comContact person Andrea Geara – Marketing and Sales ManagerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Aurora wines have been produced from the estate’s vineyards in the Northern Mediterranean mountains at 900m above sea level. The family-owned winery was established in 2006. The name Aurora has been inspired from Aoura, the village in which the vines have been grown, as well as “l’aurore” the first light in the sky before sunrise; the dawn. The vines have been carefully handpicked and the vineyards have always been dryfarmed since the start.

Our aim is to produce wines that express the terroir of their origin. Surrounded by a wilderness of oak and olive trees, these wines have come to express exquisite freshness from the altitute, and a mediterranean style due to its proximity to the sea. Today this family boutique winery has been led by the self taught winemaker who is also a full time Oncologist. It is driven by the owner and the family’s passion for producing special wines. Products include: 100% Pinot Noir, 100% Cabernet Franc, Chateau (Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot), one Rosé produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, and two whites, one 100% Chardonnay, and one 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Established 2006Location Rachkedeh, Batroun, North Lebanon Production 20,000 bottlesArea under vine 2,5 Hectars

Table#2

Cabernet FrancGrape Variety:

100% Cabernet FrancAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2015

Pinot NoirGrape Variety:

100% Pinot NoirAlcohol: 12,5%Vintage: 2017

Aurora Rosé 2018Grape Variety:

100% Cabernet FrancAlcohol: 12,5%Vintage: 2018

Chateau 2015Blend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Alcohol: 13,5%Vintage: 2015


BYBLOS WINE

Phone number +961 70 220078 | +961 3 690410Email [email protected] | [email protected] Website www.bybloswine.comContact person Rami ChidiacDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Byblos wine is made from a delicate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The tannins are well rounded to give the fresh ambiance and red forest fruits bouquet. The wine is vinified traditionally to extract color and fragrance, especially when chilled.

The new Chateau 2013 is launched with the centenary of the Founding of the Great Lebanon. Domaine du Grand Liban is a delicate blend of elevated Syrah and monastic Cabernet Sauvignon, splashed with an exquisite Merlot. It possesses unique aging characters based on passion, tradition and legacy.

Established 2014Location Nothern BekaaProduction 7,000 bottles

Table#3

Byblos 2013

Chateau Byblos – Domaine du Grand Liban

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon,

SyrahAlcohol: 13% Vintage: 2013


Syrah, MerlotAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2013


CAVE DU MONASTERE ST JEAN

Phone number +961 3 203098Email [email protected] Contact person Charbel HajjarDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Nestled in the heart of Khenchara in Mount Lebanon, the terroir of the Saint Jean Monastery is rooted between the sea and the mountain, thus benefiting from the mildness of the Mediterranean climate. It is with respect and meticulousness that the monks of Saint John strive to viniculture and vinification to transform these red, white and rosé wines into «divine wines» with a particularly unique and sacred taste.

The story began in 1720 when the monks developed their first «sweet wine», at a time when Lebanon was under the Ottoman occupation that prohibited the production of alcohol, except for religious purposes. To accompany the oenological evolution and to meet the international requirements of winemaking, the winery was renewed and modernized in 2006, according to scientific and professional standards, while keeping the monastic tradition of the Monastery of Saint Jean, which manifests itself at the very first sip.

Established 1720Location KhencharaArea under vine 4 hectares

Table#4

Caline

Cuvée Zakher

Blend: Viognier, Chardonnay


Blend: Syrah,

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Alcohol: 13%Vintage: 2015


CHATEAU BARKA

Phone number +961 1 489 088 | +961 76 773 436Email [email protected] Website www.chateaubarka.com Contact person Rakan Geagea – Managing PartnerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Vigna Verde (s.a.r.l.) is a family company with limited liabilities owned and equally shared by five brothers of the Geagea family. It was established in 2009, and it is the owner of the winery in Barka, known as Chateau BARKA. It was thus called after the country the owners come from; Barka, a mountain village located in northern Bekaa, 1,450, above sea level.Vigna Verde (s.a.r.l.) ventured into the realm of wine from all its aspects since it was established on the basis and requirements of the systematic and scientific prerequisites of modern standards. Consequently, it has succeeded in speedily proving its solid ground as a company run by a professional team of experts.Vigna Verde (s.a.r.l.) is not merely a financial enterprise; it is a company which bears a comprehensive humanitarian vision that aims at altering a handful of misconceptions prevailing in the Barka region. As a result, our company’s influences have manifested themselves on multiple levels following the establishment of our winery.Barka is a small village in the northern area of the Bekaa valley – Lebanon, where wine has been produced since thousands of years witnessed by the remaining sculptures of the famous roman temples of Baalbeck. Our wines are produced from grapes cultivated in the highest area of vineyards in altitude in the middle east, which gives them in addition to the sloppy drainy soil and sun exposure a very special character and identity. In this special exhibition, we are pleased to launch our new red product Barka-Ishtar named after the Phoenician Godess of fertility and love, this wine is a blend of Cabernet sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot partially aged in oak barrels and rich in flavors and aromas of the eastern mountains of the Mediterranean sea.

Established 2009Location North Bekaa, Bekaa ValleyProduction 100,000 bottlesArea under vine 15 hectares

Table#5

Chateau BarkaBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, SyrahAlcohol:14%

Vintage: 2013

Talliya BarkaBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah


Ishtar BarkaBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, SyrahAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2014

Tanit BarkaBlend:

Niellucio, Syrah Alcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

Barka AtargatisBlend:

Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscar



CHATEAU BELLE-VUE

Phone number +961 3 221 205 Email [email protected] Website www.chateaubelle-vue.com Contact person Jill BoutrosDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Established 2000Location Bhamdoun, Mount LebanonProduction 25,000 bottlesArea under vine 24 hectares

Table#6

Le Chateau

La Renaissance

Blend: Cabernet Franc,


Blend: Merlot, Cabernet

SauvignonAlcohol: 15% Vintage: 2011

Chateau Belle-Vue is a family owned vineyards and winery producing “wines which deliver the quality and depth of a top-flight Bordeaux, but which also offer a richness and fullness on the palate which most Bordeaux never reaches.” Ian Cauble MS Belle-Vue has given new life to a village destroyed by war, a project with heart and wines of rare quality to match. Taste and discover a terroir you never dreamed existed. Chateau Belle-Vue—a world-class wine of exceptional character. Our wines are dry-farmed and organically grown on our estate between 1,000 -1,200 meters of altitude on the mountain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.Organic agricultural practices and fermentation using only natural yeast are standard procedure. Harvested by hand, all wines are fermented using only natural yeast, then aged in French oak for 24+ months. Each vintage produces 20,000 bottles from 24 hectares. We hold wines back 7 or more years before release. The results are incredible.


Les Cabires RoséBlend:

Cinsault, Syrah Alcohol: 13.5% Vintage: 2018

Les Cabires BlancBlend:

Chardonnay, Meessassi Alcohol: 12.5% Vintage: 2018

Les CabiresRougesBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault Alcohol: 13,5%Vintage: 2015

Jardin SecretGrape Variety:

100% SabbaghiehAlcohol: 13.5% Vintage: 2013

Pinot NoirGrape Variety:

100% Pinot NoirAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2013

Le ChâteauBlend:


CHATEAU CANA

Phone number +961 81 340043Email [email protected] www.chateaucana.comContact person Joanna Gerges - OwnerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Château Cana is the story of a man who converted a forgotten land into a vineyard at the very heart of Mount-Lebanon, in a small village called Ras El Harf.After the Lebanese civil war, many families left the region and their lands. Fadi Gerges, a dentist and also an avid Human Rights activist with a passion for wine went on an exciting adventure: turning the abandoned lands into vineyards. The aim of this project was to encourage the families of around 30 villages to come back to their homes. So, each year, Fadi picked the grapes and shared his experience with the villages’ families, raising their awareness on the process of grapes planting and picking. Naturally, as time went by, Fadi became a winemaker, accumulating over 18 years of expertise in the field. In 2018, this family owned winery welcomed the 3rd generation on board. Both the old and the new generation are working hand in hand to preserve the legacy while growing and expanding by embarking on new journeys together.

Established 2000Location Bhamdoun, Mount LebanonProduction 100,000 bottlesArea under vine 6,5 hectares

Table#7

Sélection SpécialeBlend:

Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon



CHATEAU FAKRA

Phone number +961 9 635 111 - 222 | +961 3 942 962 Email [email protected] Website www.fakra.com Contact person Marie – Thérèse Moubarak - Sales ManagerDistributors Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Château Fakra, situated in Kfardebian valley in Kesrouan, Mount Lebanon, is one of Lebanon’s most popular producers and named after the Roman temples of Fakra in Kesrouan Mountains, where, in ancient times, wines were dedicated to the Gods of Wine and Love; to Dionysos (Bacchus) and Astarte (Venus). Château Fakra came to add an innovative approach to a millenary wine industry. Upon his return from Argentina, in 1982, the owner, Dr. Carlos Guillermo Adem expanded his hobby towards the wine industry by creating Château Fakra that entered the wine market with high standards and an astonishing outcome. Splendid vineyards, with ideal terroir conditions, the combination of the soils of fertile Bekaa Valley and Mount Lebanon, a professional vitioeno follow up and oak aging gave birth to a collection of premium Lebanese wines. Château Fakra increased its international brand awareness by participating in worldwide contests that crowned our selection with more than one hundred medals and awards confirming the excellency of our wines.

Established 1985Location Kfardebian valley, Kerserwan, Mount LebanonProduction 300,000 bottles Area under vine 60 hectares

Table#8

Château FakraBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon,Syrah


Blanc de BlancsBlend:

Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat

Alcohol: 13.4%Vintage: 2018

Cuvée du TempleBlend:

Cabernet, Sauvignon, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah

Alcohol: 13.5%Vintage: 2016

Blanc EternelBlend:

Ugni-Blanc, Clarette, Obeideh, Chardonnay


PinacleBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, CinsaultAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2015

La FleurBlend:

Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah



CHATEAU HERITAGE

Phone number +961 8 500 609Email [email protected] Website www.chateauheritage.com Contact person Wissam Touma – Co Owner and Export ManagerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Chateau Heritage is a Lebanese winery located in the small town of Kab Elias in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon.It’s owned and operated by the three sons of Elias Tanios Touma. As a fourth generation wine and alcohol producers, the three brothers are proud to keep the long history of the family traditions alive and to preserve their heritage passed down from generation to generation.Chateau Heritage started releasing its first Chateau wine bottles ithe market in 1997. Chateau Heritage was voted into the top 50 best wineries of the world and awarded the Trophy for the best winery in the Middle East and Asia and number 49 in the top 50 during a survey event that took place in London.

Established 1997Location Central Bekaa, Bekaa ValleyProduction 300,000 bottlesArea under vine 54 hectares

Table#9

Château Héritage,Château


SyrahAlcohol:14,5% Vintage: 2014

Château Héritage,St Elie Red


CinsaultAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2015

Héritage Family ReserveBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

Alcohol: 14,5% Vintage: 2012


CHATEAU KA

Phone number +961 1 899 888 Email [email protected] | [email protected] www.chateauka.com Contact person Ghida Kassatly Boulos - Marketing Manager Reem Kassatly Ragy - Export ManagerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

With deep love and passion for perfection, perseverance and hard work, the Kassatly family built a state-of-the-art winery in the Bekaa Valley, reputed for its very favorable terroir, producing some of the best wines in the region at the best value. Their reds are rich and complex as they develop beautifully over time and their whites are surprisingly fresh with exotic flavors. Keeping with tradition since 1919, the third generation promises more surprising wines of great value for the years to come. The vineyards of Château Ka are located in Majdaloun, Douris and Taybeh areas in Baalback at an altitude of 1,200 meters, where the terroir is mostly clay and limestone base. Three red wine ranges are produced with passion out of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah: • Fleur de Ka, a premium one, aged about 24 months • Source de Rouge aged 12 months • Cadet de Ka aged six months As for the whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat and Viognier are the used varietals.

Established 2005Location Central Bekaa, Bekaa Valley Production 300,000 bottlesArea under vine 70 hectares

Table#10

Fleur de KaBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot


Source de Rouge


Merlot, Syrah Alcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2017

Cadet de kaBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah


Source BlancheBlend:

Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat, Chardonnay



CHATEAU KEFRAYA

Invitation to the heart of the Phoenician vineyard, Château Kefraya carries the thousand-year expression of our mosaic of terroirs, on a tectonic rift at 1,100 m of altitude.

In this same Lebanese West Bekaa - more than 4000 years ago - our Phoenician ancestors cultivated the vine and spread wine culture around the Mediterranean sea.

Château Kefraya is the only vineyard that emerged during the Lebanese civil war (1975-90) thanks to the vision and perseverance of its founder Michel de Bustros.

The rift that crosses the vineyard results in a great diversity of its terroirs composed of micro-parcels, whose grapes are harvested by hand and vinified separately.

Committed to the welfare of nature and mankind, Château Kefraya adopts a sustainable agriculture.

Phone number +961 1 485 207-8-9 ext.106 | +961 3 79 79 71Email [email protected] Website www.chateaukefraya.com Contact person Emile Majdalani – Business DirectorDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Established 1979Location Western Bekaa, Bekaa Valley Production 1,300,000 bottlesArea under vine 320 estate vineyard

Table#11

Les Bretèches Blanc

Les Coteaux de Chateau Kefraya

Nectar

Blend: Viognier, Muscat à petits grains,

Sauvignon blanc, Clairette, Chardonnay


Blend: Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Cinsaut, Carignan,

MarselanAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2016

Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon blanc

Alcohol: 16% Vintage:2016

Chateau Kefraya - Amphora

Myst Château Kefraya

Blend: Tempranillo, Syrah, Cinsaut, Grenache


Blend: Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache,

Mourvèdre, SangioveseAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,

Syrah, Cinsault, MourvèdreAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2014

Les Bretèches RougeBlend:

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Carignan, CinsautAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2017

Les Bretèches RosesBlend:

Grenache noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault


Comte de MBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, SyrahAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2014

Blanc de BlancsBlend:

Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Bourboulenc, Clairette



CHATEAU KSARARGB

Contact us +961 1 488 054 | +961 3 355 173 Email [email protected] www.chateauksara.com Contact person Elie Maamari – Export Manager, OenologistDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Château Ksara, founded in 1857 by Jesuit Priests, is Lebanon’s oldest winery, preserving Lebanon’s rich wine making heritage for over 160 years and laying the foundations of the modern wine industry.

The Bekaa Valley has its own unique micro-climate, hot summer days and cool nights with generous of rainfall and snow in winter, with vineyards planted at between 1,000 – 1,600 m. The soil is non-homogenous clay and limestone.

These optimal conditions, which produce wines with freshness complexity and roundness, make the Bekaa one of the most important wine making regions in the world.

Established 1857Location Ksara, Central Bekaa, Bekaa ValleyProduction 3 million bottlesArea under vine 492 hectares

Table#12

Le Prieuré

Blancde Blancs

Réserve du Couvent

Merwah

Château Ksara Rouge

Le Souverain

Blend: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Cinsault, CarignanAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2017


Cabernet FrancAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2017

Grape Variety: 100% MerwahAlcohol: 12,5% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Arinarnoa, Marselan


Blend: Chardonnay, Semillon,

SauvignonAlcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,

Petit Verdot Alcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2016


CHATEAU MUSAR

Contact us +961 1 328 211 Email [email protected] www.chateaumusar.com Contact person Gaston Hochar – General ManagerDistributor Theis Vine Aps, Charlottenlund Stationsplads 7, Dk-2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark

Château Musar was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. In 1959, his son Serge took over, joined by his brother Ronald. The wine gained its first international acclaim in 1979 at the Bristol wine fair where the eminent critic Michael Broadbent propelled Musar into the spotlight. In 1984, Decanter Magazine distinguished Serge Hochar with their first “Man of the Year” award. Today, Château Musar is an internationally recognized brand exporting 85% of its production worldwide and members of the third generation are involved to continue this family business.The wines are produced with the family philosophy of natural winemaking and are split in three ranges: Château Musar : a rich and complex wine blend, Hochar Pere et Fils, and Musar Jeune which is fruity and modern. Grape varieties are Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Syrah, Grenache for the reds, and Viognier, Vermentino and Chardonnay for the Jeune White. The Château Musar White is produced from indigenous varieties: Obaideh and Merwah.

Established 1930Location Ghazir, Keserwan, Mount LebanonProduction 600,000 bottles annuallyArea under vine 200 hectares

Table#13

Musar JeuneWhite

Musar JeuneRed

Chateau Musar Red

Blend: Viognier, Vermentino,

ChardonnayAlcohol: 13%Vintage: 2018

Blend: Cinsault, Syrah,

Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2017

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan


Hochar Père et Fils Red

Chateau Musar White

Blend: Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon,

GrenacheAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2016

Blend: Obeideh, Merwah



Petit Paradis de Qanafar

Paradis de Qanafar

ChâteauQanafar

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot, SyrahAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2015

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot, SyrahAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2014

Blend: Syrah, Merlot,

Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol: 15%Vintage: 2014

CHATEAU QANAFAR

Château Qanafar, established in 2005, is a small, family-owned winery located on the gently rolling hills at the base of the barouk mountain in Khirbet Qanafar, West Bekaa. Our 17 hectares of vineyards are located at 1,200m above sea level, allowing a dramatic swing in temperature variation between night and day. This means our grapes naturally maintain a wonderful balance between flavor and sugar levels while retaining a crisp acidity. The resulting wine is well-structured, rich and complex with intense flavor of fruit. The vineyard soil, consisting primarily of limestone, is ideally suited for growing quality grapes. We follow a simple doctrine: grow great fruit and respect it from berry to bottle. The winemaker’s rôle is to shepherd the quality of the fruit into the bottle, preserving the natural flavors and aromas rather than trying to «create» a wine. Our wines embrace the palate to produce a pleasurable and memorable experience.

Established 2005Location Khirbet Qanafar, West Bekaa, Bekaa ValleyProduction 55,000 bottlesArea under vine 17 hectares

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Phone number +961 1 398782 | +961 79 303051Email [email protected] www.chateauqanafar.com Contact person Eva Naim – Sales and Marketing DirectorDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark


CHATEAU ST. THOMAS

Phone number +961 8 500 812-3 Email [email protected] | [email protected] Website www.ChateauStThomas.com Contact person Nathalie Touma – Export Director Joe-Assaad Touma – WinemakerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Château St Thomas is a family winery founded by Saïd Touma, a passionate man, with over 50 years’ experience in the distillation and fermentation of grape juice.

He had inherited his father’s passion for vineyards and wines, and passed it on to his son Joe-Assaad who studied winemaking in France.

Château St Thomas is today one of Lebanon’s most high-profile wineries, with a strong export presence.

Château St Thomas has become the pride of the wine industry in Lebanon. The wines have been awarded more than 80 gold & silver medals in prestigious international wine competitions since 2002.

Established 1997 (vineyards planted in early 1990s)Location Qab Elias, Central Bekaa, Bekaa ValleyProduction 450,000 bottles Area under vine 65 hectares on eastern slope of Mount Lebanon

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Pinot NoirSt Thomas

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir


Les EmirsBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah (agedin barrels 12 months)


Château St ThomasBlend:

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah(aged in barrels

18 months) Alcohol: 14% Vintage: 2011

Obeidy St ThomasGrape Variety: 100% Obeidy

(Indegenous Lebanese Variety)



COTEAUX DU LIBAN

Phone number +961 3 528915Email [email protected] person Roula Abou KhaterDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Coteaux du Liban is a family-run winery, from the Bekaa Valley. Founded in 1999 by the late Nicolas Abou-Khater, who passes away tragically in a car accident in 2009. His wife Roula took over the winery with the help of her son, Roland. Although she is not a wine expert (she is a pianist and a musicologist), her work is driven by a deep passion that she somehow inherited from her husband. With her son, they are both now committed to producing wines that showcase the beauties of the Bekaa’s terroir. In summary, they respect the principle of letting the terroir do most of the work and finally apply the family’s touch to produce unique wines. The Bekaa Valley has a unique climate, soil and terroir, all of which play a decisive role in the elegant, balanced, harmonious and favor-drenched wines produced at Coteaux du Liban. The family is now engaged in producing wines with the most environment responsible practices. They are also committed to show a true image of Lebanon and Lebanese resilience within each bottle of wine. Coteaux du Liban exports %90 of their production, mainly to Europe, with a strong presence in France, UK, Germany and Benelux.

Established 1999Location ZahlehProduction 80,000 bottles Area under vine 15 hectares

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Coteaux Du LibanViognier

Coteaux Du LibanRouge Passion

Grape Variety: 100% Viognier Alcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Cinsault, Syrah,

Cabernet Sauvignon,Carignan


Coteaux Du LibanBlanc du Clos




COUVENT ROUGE

Phone number +961 3 65 61 78Email [email protected] www.couventrougewinery.comContact person Charbel El FakhriDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

It’s the story of a village that decided to replace its Cannabis crops by noble vine plantations. Couvent Rouge bears the name of its native Lebanese village “Deir El Ahmar”, situated in the northern part of the Bekaa Valley in the surroundings of Baalbeck city, where lies the temple of Bacchus, Roman god of wine.Sourced from organic grapes and Fairtrade certified cooperative, Couvent Rouge offers a full range of dry wines.

Petit Couvent available in Red, White and Rosé. Very affordable, short lifespan.Couvent Rouge available in Red, White and Rosé. Affordable, medium to long lifespan.Racines available in Red and White. Aged in French oak, Collectors, very limited production.

Established 2010Location Deir El AhmarProduction 100,000 bottles Area under vine 240 Hectars

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Petit Couvent Red

Petit Couvent Rosé

Petit Couvent White

Couvent Rouge Red

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo


Blend: Viognier, Obeidy


Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah


Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Alcohol: 12% Vintage:2018

Couvent Rouge White Couvent Rouge Rosé

Blend: Syrah, Tféifihé


Blend: Viognier, Sauvignon blanc


Grape Variety: 100% Syrah


Racine 2017 White Racine 2016 RedGrape Variety: 100% Viognier



DOMAINEDES TOURELLES

Phone number +961 8 540 114 | +961 3 775 943Email [email protected] www.domainedestourelles.com Contact person Christiane Issa Nahas- Administrative Manager Distributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Domaine des Tourelles was founded in the Bekaa Valley in 1868 by the French BRUN family to become hence the oldest winery company in Lebanon and the Middle-East. Today, it produces more than 750,000 bottles per year between wines and arak, Lebanon’s national spirit. Described by the Financial Times as “the most seductive winery” in Lebanon, it is run by a young and dynamic team.Domaine des Tourelles is a multi-award-winner company, collecting the highest distinctions from the most prestigious international names: Financial Times, Decanter, Daily Telegraph, CNN, National Geographic, Jancis Robinson, Tim Atkin, James Suckling or Margaret Rand are some examples among them. Winemaking philosophy is 100% indigenous yeast and local terroir-driven. A must-see estate!

Established 1868Location Central Bekaa, Bekaa Valley Production 300,000 bottlesArea under vine 40 hectares

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Domaine des Tourelles Red

Blend: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,

Cinsault, CarignanAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2016

Domaine des Tourelles White

Blend: Viognier, Chardonnay, Obeidy,

Muscat d’AlexandrieAlcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

Marquis des Beys White

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay


Vieilles VignesRed Wine

Grape Variety: 100% Cinsault Alcohol: 14% Vintage: 2017

Domaine des Tourelles Rosé

Blend: Cinsault, Syrah, Tempranillo


Marquis des Beys Red



Syrahdu Liban



IXSIR

Phone number +961 9 223350 | +33 6 99 91 21 56Email [email protected] Website www.ixsir.comContact person Astir Watchi – Export Area Manager Distributors Looking for a distributor in Denmark

The vision behind IXSIR is to reveal the best terroirs of Lebanon, some forgotten long since.

Cultivated with respect to sustainable agriculture, IXSIR’s vineyards are spread in the mountains of Lebanon on clay-calcareous and limestone soil, from Batroun to Jezzine, benefiting from the unique microclimates Lebanon has to offer.

IXSIR’s vineyards culminate at an altitude of 1,800 m, making them the highest in the Northern Hemisphere.

Established 2008Location Batroun, North LebanonProduction 500,000 bottles Area under vine 120 hectares

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Altitudes Red

Altitudes Rosé

Altitudes White

IXSIR Grande Réserve Red


Caladoc, TempranilloAlcohol: 13.5% Vintage: 2014

Blend: Obeidy, Muscat, Viognier

Alcohol: 13.5% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Syrah, Cabernet

SauvignonAlcohol: 13,5% Vintage: 2012

IXSIR Grande Réserve White

EL IXSIRWhite

Blend: Syrah, Caladoc, Cinsault

Alcohol:13,5%Vintage: 2018

Blend: Viognier, Sauvignon,

ChardonnayAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2018



El IXSIRRed

Blend: Syrah, Cabernet

Sauvignon, MerlotAlcohol: 14% Vintage: 2013


KARAM WINES

Phone number +961 3 373 703Email [email protected] Website www.karamwines.com Contact person Habib Karam – Winemaker & OwnerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

Karam Wines, known to be the first and only winery located in Southern Lebanon, is a small family run business. The wine maker himself is an airline pilot who is on a continuous hunt to discover new and different varieties that match Jezzine’s diverse terroir. Always aiming to differentiate himself, terroir-varietal matching and the small-lot approach in vinifying have helped craft one of the most distinguished wines in Lebanon expressing a combination of varietal character and terroir.

From the womb of our efforts to diversify the taste of Lebanese wine, the selection of Les Raretés was born. It comprises of varietals that are presently planted solely by Karam Wines namely Touriga Nacional, Albarino, Saperavi and Meksassi (native grape of Jezzine).

Established 2003Location Jezzine, Southern LebanonProduction Up to 100,000 bottlesArea under vine 22 hectares

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Maison Albarino - Les Raretés

Saint John

Meksassi -Les Raretés


Syrah, Merlot, Petit VerdotAlcohol: 13%Vintage: 2015

Grape Variety: 100% AlbarinoAlcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot,

Touriga Nacional Alcohol: 12,4% Vintage: 2012

Grape Variety: 100% Meksassi Alcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

TourigaNacional -Les Raretés

CloudNine

Grape Variety: 100% Touriga Nacional


Blend: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc,

SemillonAlcohol: 13% Vintage: 2018

CorpusChristi Blend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Norton



Vin du MarjeWhiteBlend:

Viognier,Sauvignon Blanc,

Muscat en Petit GrainAlcohol: 13%Vintage: 2018

Vin du MarjeRed


SyrahAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2016

Vin du MarjeRoséBlend:

Tempranillo, SyrahAlcohol: 13%Vintage: 2018

Le Rougedu Marje


Syrah, MerlotAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2013

Couventde MBlend:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, MerlotAlcohol: 14%Vintage: 2013

LES VIGNES DU MARJE

Les Vignes Du Marje is A new brand of wine launched in Dec 2018. We are a product of a long dream that has finally become a reality. The first of its generation and the first of the deep Southern lands, we are proud to introduce a different taste and concept from the land of stones, the heart of gold, and the meadow of springs, Marjeyoun.

Located in the South of Lebanon, Marjeyoun is a town of warm and temperate climates. Since the winter months are rather rainy, and the summer months are warm, we are left with an ideal climate for the growth and development of our grapevines. With the fertile vineyards of Jdeidet Marjeyoun, watered by the Litany River, we bring to you our five wines: Le Vin Du Marje (Rouge, Blanc, & Rose) and Le Rouge Du Marje Red 2013 ( Limited Release) and Couvent De M (Red Chateau, 2013 Our premier and Grand Cru).

Established 2018Location MarjeyounProduction 20,000 bottlesArea under vine 5 hectares

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Phone number +961 3 435494Email [email protected] www.lesvignesdumarje.comContact person Carol KhouryDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark


MUSE DU LIBAN

Defined to be exclusive and elegant, Muse was conceived by none other than Michel Rolland, one of the world’s most revered winemakers.

Muse Wines are designed to manifest that elusive mist of inspiration.

Established 2015Location Ainata Al Arez, North BekaaProduction 50 000 bottlesArea under vine 20 hectares

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Muse le Rouge Edition Privée

Musele Blanc

Chateau Ainata:Blanc des Cèdres

Muse Le Rouge



Blend: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc


Blend: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc




Chateau Ainata: Rouge des Cèdres


Chateau Ainata: Rosé des Cèdres


Phone number +961 81 269669 | +961 1 269669Email [email protected] www.museduliban.comContact person Joseph Mounayer – Export ManagerDistributor Looking for a distributor in Denmark

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