Château Ka Source Blanche, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2023

Producer Profile

Château Ka is a Lebanese winery based in the Bekaa Valley, founded by Akram Kassatly, whose ambition to produce quality wine was first realised in the 1970s before being disrupted by civil war.

Production properly began in 2005, marking the revival of the project, and today the estate is recognised for crafting both fresh whites and concentrated reds. Uniquely, it is one of the few Lebanese producers to make wines exclusively from its own vineyards, ensuring strong control over quality and style

Viticulture

The vineyard is located at 1000m above sea level at the Eastern end of the Bekaa valley. There is very little annual rainfall so drip irrigation is used as necessary. The vineyard was planted in 2006/2010 with all harvesting done by hand in the cool of the morning into 20KG boxes.

Winemaking

Upon reception grapes are destemmed and crushed, then pressed in a pneumatic press. Fermentation is carried out at 18 degrees. The wine is then stored on lees in stainless steel vats. Filtered and bottled.

Tasting Note

This unusual blend of grape varieties creates this exceptionally satisfying wine. Floral and citrusy with great depth of character.

Food matching

Antipasti or Seafood