Chateau Kefraya : Comte de M 2012

A Complex and Juicy Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

The Chateau Kefraya estate today includes more than 300 hectares of terraced vineyards, deeply rooted in the slopes of Mount Barouk in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. These vineyards are home to a wide range of varietals, which thrive in the various soil types that make up the estate's diverse mosaic of micro-terroirs. These vineyards are managed according to the principles of sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention. Following the philosophy of the estate's visionary founder Michel de Bustros, Chateau Kefraya specializes in the production of varietal blends, complex expressions of the estate's terroir. The Comte de M 2012 from Chateau Kefraya blends around 82% Cabernet Sauvignon (grown in clay and limestone soils) with 12% Syrah (from clay and silt), harvested from a vineyard of 9 hectares, located at 1,100 meters above sea level. The vinification of the wine takes place in 60 hectoliter oak barrels with a 5-week maceration period, which includes five days of cold pre-fermentation maceration to extract even more color from the skins. The blend is then matured for 24 months in mostly new French oak, with a small portion matured in cement vats.

The Comte de M 2012 by Chateau Kefraya has impressed critics with its fresh, full-bodied and complex character. On the nose, this wine offers fresh red fruits, like plum, along with hints of spice. On the mid-palate this Lebanese red wine is tight, with fabulous potential to evolve over time in the bottle. The acidity is fine and the tannins show off a beautiful structure on the palate, stretching into a long and powerful finish. A great wine to keep.