Chateau Ka, Source de Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2021

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 and drip irrigation is used as necessary. The vineyard was planted in 1998 and all harvesting is by hand in the cool of the morning into 20KG boxes.

Winemaking

Upon reception the grapes are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation occurs at 27-28 degrees. Maceration follows for 3 weeks. Free run wine is extracted, and the remaining grapes are then gently pressed.

Tasting Note

A delicate bouquet of red fruits and subtle spice whilst red pepper and soft tannins add to the fruit and fills the palate with hints of liquorice.

Food matching

Enjoy this wine with beef, venison and lamb, and of course with Lebanese food it is divine.