Château Héritage Nine 2021

Nine

Nine is a combination of the nine grapes that the château works with. Nine is an un-oaked wine designed for the easy and casual drinking. Cinsault gives this wine its warmth and softness whilst Cabernet-Sauvignon and Syrah gives it its structure, color and freshness. The other varieties play the role of "salt and pepper”.

Wine Type

Red Wine

Grape Variety

Cinsault 40%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 20%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 5%, Carignan 5%, Grenache 5%, Tempranillo 5%, Merlot 5%, & Cabernet-Franc 5%.

Appellation

Bekaa-Valley of Lebanon

Harvest

Totally manual harvest with only the exceptional years and optimal quality grapes used

Maturation

100% stainless steel (each grape in a separate tank)

Aging

This particular wine was aged in stainless steel tank without ever touching oak before being bottled and preserved for a certain period for proper evolution.

Serving

Best served at 14 – 16°C

Decanting

No decanting required prior to savoring

Winemaking & Tasting Notes

For the first time, Château Heritage introduces its wine called “9” to be a true representation of a Lebanese wine; the real taste of Lebanon using the nine red grape varieties of the Bekaa-Valley. Château Heritage used primarily Cinsault that gave this wine its warmth and softness; Cabernet-Sauvignon and Syrah that gave it its structure, color and freshness; and the other six varieties being present in small quantities played the role of "salt and pepper”. The cocktail of the 9-grapes gives this wine a taste of ripe plums with fruit flavors and tobacco.

Food Pairing

Grilled Red and White Meats and dishes containing peppery sauces.

Specifics

Alcohol %: 13%

Total Acidity (sulfuric a./l): 3.65

Residual Sugar (g/l):1.2

Awards

Gold at Gilbert et Gaillard