Château Ka Source Blanche, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 2023
Producer Profile
Château Ka is an extraordinary story of determination and resolve.
Akram Kassatly built his winery in the Bekaa Valley in 1973. Shortly after the first wines were made, Lebanon was engulfed by war. The winery was forced to close and Akram moved into other businesses. Finally in 2005 he announced that he was going to try again. Today, Château Ka is the only winery in Lebanon to produce wine entirely from their own vineyards. Akram creates both rich, concentrated reds and beautifully fresh, fruity, crisp white wines that are some of the finest in the country.
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.
Oak Ageing
No oak ageing
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
Sauvignon Blanc 35%
Muscat 27%
Others 38%
13%
Closure
Natural cork
Colour
White
Still wine
Case Size
12 x 75cl