A centuries-old wine tradition
Lebanon, gateway between Europe and the Near East, boasts a history closely linked to wine. Along with Iraq and Armenia, it is considered one of the cradles of viticulture since the sixth millennium BC. The famous Temple of Bacchus, founded in the first centuries of our era, bears witness to this deeply rooted wine culture. Enriched by the expertise of French missionaries since the nineteenth century, the land of the cedar enjoys an ideal climate for viticulture, with snow and rain in winter, abundant water sources, plenty of sunshine during the rest of the year and, above all, an exceptional terroir.
The estate and its location
Our estate is located at an altitude of 1,200 metres, on the foothills of the Lebanon Mountains, overlooking the beautiful Bekaa Valley. Since the first plantings in 1994, the estate has continued to grow, but the first harvest took place in 2006, when winemaker Sébastien Khoury, after many years in Saint-Émilion, established the wine cellar and officially launched the winery.
Terroir and working methods
Our clay and limestone-rich soils, our organic methods that fully respect the life of the soil and the cycles of the vine, together with our minimal intervention in the cellar, enable us to produce fine and elegant wines year after year. Wines that reflect the character and freshness of this beautiful Mediterranean terroir.
The wine cellar
The wine cellar was designed according to minimalist and environmentally responsible architecture. Natural stone walls one metre thick and green roofs covered with earth and plants provide an ideal environment for both vinification and ageing. The vaulted barrique cellar, built half underground, guarantees a natural, constant temperature between 13 and 16°C and a humidity of 60 to 70% throughout the year. This gives our wines the peace and stability they need to reach their full expression.
