{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNew wines, new vintages: Our team has discovered some fantastic bottles for you!\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-kefraya-comtesse-de-m-2022","title":"Château Kefraya Comtesse de M 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTimeless, rich and delicate, Comtesse de M is subject to strict qualitative requirements on a selected parcel of 3 hectares only.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and Viognier are vinified and aged up to 24 months in French oak barrels. The nose is very expressive, with notes of toast, coconut, gingerbread, smoke, flint, apricots, vanilla, intense mineral, exotic notes and pink grapefruit. On the palate, the onset is round, full and fresh. It is also powerful and balanced, revealing fruity and mineral notes, combined with hints of toast, nuts, honey and perfectly integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Château Kefraya begins in 1946, when Michel de Bustros launched the construction of the winery on a tell, an artificial hill erected by the Romans centuries earlier to observe troop movements. The first vines were planted in 1951, and it was not until 1979, under difficult conditions in the midst of the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990), that Château Kefraya began to produce its own wine, with grapes grown in its own vineyard and vinified in its own cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated in West Bekaa, more than 1,000 meters above the Mediterranean, the vineyard covers almost 300 hectares of terraced slopes at the foot of Mount Barouk. The vines are mostly trellised and planted at 4,000 vines\/hectare on a variety of soils: Clay-limestone, clay-chalk as well as sandy and gravelly. They enjoy an exceptional sun exposure with no irrigation. Yields are limited to a low average of 35 hl\/ha. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, Viognier and other grape varieties are grown alongside indigenous varieties such as Obeidy, Merwah and Meksesse (white grapes). Château Kefraya has also revived ancient Lebanese red grape varieties such as Assouad Karech and Asmi Noir, following years of terroir research in collaboration with international institutes. Château Kefraya wines are certified organic and vegan since 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52748308316499,"sku":"1220","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/ComtessedeM2021.png?v=1729528449"},{"product_id":"chateau-marsyas-rouge-2017","title":"Château Marsyas Red 2017","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThis Marsyas Red 2017 combines strength and softness for a perfectly balanced, long-keeping wine.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Marsyas Red 2017 is a wine with a strong personality! On the nose, the Cabernet Sauvignon, at its peak maturity here, is intense; the Syrah delivers its fruitiest notes, the Cabernet Franc a hint of mellow spice and the Petit Verdot an unmistakable freshness. On the palate, sensations of black fruit, pepper and even liquorice give way to powerful, silky tannins. The whole is particularly alluring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great success that justifies the involvement of Karim and Sandro Saadé, the owners of this Lebanese château, who are also present in Syria with the remarkable Domaine de Bargylus. In this adventure, the two brothers are advised by French winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt, who took part in choosing the plots as well as the grape varieties, before supervising their vinification from the first vintage released in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Marsyas spreads out over 55 hectares in the heart of the Bekaa (whose name it borrows from ancient Greek), an alluvial plateau at an altitude of 900 meters bordered by the mountains of Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon. In these iron-rich soils, where limestone outcrops everywhere, the vines plunge deep into the soil in search of humidity, while benefiting from exceptional sunshine. The result is a wine of mastered strength, which we recommend as an accompaniment to red meats, or dishes such as braised beef cheeks or stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix margin-top-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"accroche text-bold taille-sm\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix margin-top-5\" id=\"description_courte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte align_justify\" id=\"description_courte_content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terres Millésimées","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385574875475,"sku":"1679B","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/Marsyas_Rouge.png?v=1775141660"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-baal-blanc-2023","title":"Domaine de Baal White 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAn original blend, this half-Chardonnay, half-Sauvignon Blanc white wine scores points for its fine character and the pleasure it brings.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis white, half-Chardonnay, half-Sauvignon Blanc, a rare blend in Western countries, offers both purity and elegance. Floral notes followed by those of white-flesh fruits characterize its nose. The palate is silky with well-balanced acidity. Its final wooden finish, due to cask fermentation, rounds it out very nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 6-hectare estate that went organic back in 2006, Domaine de Baal - a reference to the eponymous Mesopotamian god of the forces of nature and life - nestles on the heights of the town of Zahleh in the center of the Bekaa, a high-altitude plateau where the majority of the country's wineries are concentrated. Here, the vines are planted at the bottom of a small valley, on the hillside of relatively steep south-east-facing slopes rising to an altitude of 1,200 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, the Khoury family, who owned the land, planned to use it to create the first ecological resort in Lebanon, but son Sébastien, the current owner and winemaker, preferred to set up his own vineyard there in 2005. Sébastien has long had a taste for wine, particularly Bordeaux, a region where his family lived during the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) and where he still has deep ties. It was at Château La Couspaude, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, that this self-taught winemaker learned the tricks of the trade, which he now applies to his own wines. Baal produces two reds and one white, which have won over international tables, especially those which offer Mediterranean cuisine in tune with the style of Baal wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Multi Culti Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53648285761875,"sku":"8513","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/BaalBlanc.png?v=1742455374"},{"product_id":"ixsir-altitudes-blanc-2025","title":"Ixsir Altitudes White 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThis blend of a Lebanese indigenous grape and two noble southern varieties presents an elegant swirl of golden glittering robes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViognier is the least of its components by a small margin, at 30%, alongside Muscat and the indigenous Obeidy (35% each), but it's the Viognier that puts its stamp on the nose most clearly in aromas of honeysuckle, white peach, cream, citrus and a pinch of ginger. The palate is an attractive combination of good structure, generous, rounded texture, peachy fruit and a freshening squeeze of grapefruit-peel acidity and bitterness. Ixsir's winemaker and co-founder, Gabriel Rivero, says that the structure and complexity come from the Obeidy. The freshness comes, very obviously, from the altitude of the vineyards which, at 1,800 meters, are said to be the highest in the northern hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIxsir was launched in Lebanon in 2008 when a group of friends, including French-Lebanese tycoon Carlos Ghosn, invested in a winery that would shake up the local wine scene. Located in the Batroun region in the north of the country, the building has won several awards, including Green Good design in 2011. But it's the winemaking strategy that has won this challenger the hearts of the Lebanese and foreign publics alike (40% of its sales are abroad): the team has chosen vineyard plots from all over the country, so that its wines can express all the rich diversity and complexity of the Lebanese terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54275280601427,"sku":"2589","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/Altitudes_Ixsir_White.png?v=1737445239"},{"product_id":"ixsir-el-rouge-2019","title":"Ixsir El Red 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWith such fruity aromas, it's hard to resist this exceptional fine wine with well-balanced tannins.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed pleasure! With its savory touch and unspeakable spicy notes, El (the Semitic word for God) cannot be missed. Its bouquet is intense and deep. We love its rich fruits on the palate, where flavors of ripe red fruits, cocoa and spices balance powerful, well-structured tannins, with plenty of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIxsir was launched in Lebanon in 2008 when a group of friends, including French-Lebanese tycoon Carlos Ghosn, invested in a winery that would shake up the local wine scene. Located in the Batroun region in the north of the country, the building has won several awards, including Green Good design in 2011. But it's the winemaking strategy that has won this challenger the hearts of the Lebanese and foreign publics alike (40% of its sales are abroad): the team has chosen vineyard plots from all over the country, so that its wines can express all the rich diversity and complexity of the Lebanese terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of this El Red, a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, uses this advantage to impress connoisseurs and amateurs alike, the most patient of whom will let it age in cellar or decant it for immediate pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54275292299603,"sku":"1940","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/ElRouge.png?v=1691422113"},{"product_id":"ixsir-grande-reserve-rouge-2018","title":"Ixsir Grande Réserve Red 2018","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA characterful red where international grape varieties meet altitude and the diversity of Lebanon’s landscapes.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from carefully selected vineyards across several regions of Lebanon, from Bechouat to the Bekaa Valley and Jezzine, Grande Réserve Red expresses the diversity of a vineyard shaped by contrasts. This blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a rich and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, black cherry, sweet spices, cocoa, and delicate woody notes. On the palate, its generous and silky texture is supported by refined tannins and a remarkable freshness, the signature of Ixsir’s high-altitude vineyards. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine achieves a subtle balance between depth, elegance, and length, gradually revealing nuances of cedar and tobacco. A cuvée that beautifully illustrates Lebanon’s ability to craft age-worthy reds with a truly distinctive personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2008 in the Batroun region of northern Lebanon, Ixsir set out to reveal the diversity of one of the world’s oldest wine regions. Rather than focusing on a single area, the estate chose to work with vineyards spread across the country, from the northern mountains to the Bekaa Valley and the South, capturing the full richness of Lebanese terroirs. This approach, combined with a winery architecture recognised for its environmental integration, has quickly established Ixsir as one of the most respected ambassadors of Lebanon’s modern wine renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sodimo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54275430941011,"sku":"2237","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4847\/4451\/files\/Ixsir_Grande_Reserve_Red.png?v=1784268651"},{"product_id":"ixsir-grande-reserve-blanc-2025","title":"Ixsir Grande Réserve White 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe finesse of a great Mediterranean white, where Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay express the diversity of Lebanese terroirs.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from carefully selected vineyards in Bechouat, Kab Elias and Hadath Baalbek, Grande Réserve White embodies the meeting point between Lebanon’s generous sunshine and the freshness brought by altitude. This blend of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay reveals a luminous golden hue and an expressive bouquet of white flowers, ripe peach, exotic fruits and citrus notes. On the palate, the wine charms with its balance between roundness and freshness, carried by a generous texture and a persistent liveliness. Ageing in French oak barrels adds a subtle layer of complexity, with delicate woody nuances and a lightly spiced finish reminiscent of white pepper. A cuvée that elegantly showcases Lebanon’s ability to craft distinctive white wines, combining Mediterranean richness with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2008 in the Batroun region of northern Lebanon, Ixsir set out to reveal the diversity of one of the world’s oldest wine regions. Rather than focusing on a single area, the estate chose to work with vineyards spread across the country, from the northern mountains to the Bekaa Valley and the South, capturing the full richness of Lebanese terroirs. 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This blend of Viognier and Chardonnay reveals a deep and refined bouquet of white flowers, ripe peach, candied citrus, and delicate notes of vanilla and spices. On the palate, its generous and velvety texture unveils remarkable complexity, carried by a mineral freshness that brings balance and elegance. Ageing in French oak barrels enriches the aromatic profile without overshadowing the purity of the fruit, gradually revealing nuances of hazelnut, honey, and white-fleshed fruits. Both generous and precise, El White showcases Lebanon’s ability to craft distinctive white wines with the depth and character of the world’s finest expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2008 in the Batroun region of northern Lebanon, Ixsir set out to reveal the diversity of one of the world’s oldest wine regions. 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