The Domaine des Tourelles of Bekaa Valley

Domaine des Tourelles
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 22 of the estates of Bekaa Valley.
It is located in Bekaa Valley

The Domaine des Tourelles is one of the world's great estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Bekaa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Founded in 1868, the Domaine des Tourelles majestically resides in the fertile Bekaa Valley of Lebanon. It stands as one of the oldest and most revered vineyards in the Middle East. Rich in history and tradition, Domaine des Tourelles is widely recognized for its contributions to Lebanese vinicultural heritage, all while preserving the original spirit of its founders. The estate, sprawling across several hundred hectares, is dazzling. With its vast vineyards undulating to the horizon, dotted with intriguing architectural features that speak to its lengthy past. Its terraced vine plots remain the legacy of the Phoenicians, ancestors who passed on the love of the vine and wine. Domaine des Tourelles cultivates a variety of grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenache. Thanks to the exceptionally benevolent climate of the Bekaa Valley - mild winters, hot summers, and an abundance of water - these grape varieties produce wines of remarkable quality and a distinct and attractive aroma. The estate is recognized for its traditional craftsmanship and natural production. The winemaking process respects the authenticity and unique character of the terroir, minimizing the use of technological intervention. The wines produced at Domaine des Tourelles are a true expression of Lebanese tradition and terroir. It is the attention to detail that truly distinguishes Domaine des Tourelles. Each bottle produced embodies the passion, dedication, and care that are at the heart of all aspects of production. It is this fervor that has secured the estate's international reputation where it's respected for the exceptional quality of its wines.

Top Domaine des Tourelles wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Tourelles wines in Bekaa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Tourelles wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Tourelles wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Tourelles

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Tourelles

How Domaine des Tourelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of navarin of lamb, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Tourelles

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Tourelles. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Tourelles. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Tourelles

  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Tourelles.

  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Bekaa Valley

The Bekaa Valley is the heartland of modern Lebanese wine. Almost 90 percent of Lebanon's wine is made here, as is a respectable proportion of its Arak, the anise-flavored spirit that remains the nation's favorite alcoholic drink. The original Bekaa Valley Vineyards were planted with Cinsaut, which was subsequently joined by other French vine varieties. Most of these remain in Lebanon’s vinicultural makeup today: red Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white Ugni Blanc, Clairette and Chardonnay.

The oldest winery in the area is Chateau Ksara, which was established by the Jesuit Christians of Taanayel (Tanail), an ancient monastic settlement just down the valley from Ksara. The first Vineyard there was planted in 1857, with plants brought from France via the colonies in Algeria. At that time Lebanon was ruled by the Ottoman Empire, whose Sharia law condemned the production or consumption of wine except for religious purposes. Thus the initial winery was very subdued, and it was not until the French took control of the country after WW1 (under the League of Nations' French Mandate for Syria and Lebanon) that Bekaa Valley wine production began to expand.

Chateau Musar, founded in 1930, is another Long-established estate in the valley and the most famous in global terms. A 1979 write-up in Decanter magazine by Michael Broadbent helped to Open up export markets. By 1990, the vast majority of their production left the country. This year marked the end of the Lebanese Civil War, which had lasted since 1975.

The top white wines of Domaine des Tourelles

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Tourelles

How Domaine des Tourelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of croque madame, stuffed duck or goose neck or sea bream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine des Tourelles

On the nose the white wine of Domaine des Tourelles. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Tourelles

  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Tourelles.

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Muscat of Alexandria

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Domaine des Tourelles

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Tourelles

How Domaine des Tourelles wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb tagine with apricots or simple pork roast.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine des Tourelles

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine des Tourelles. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine des Tourelles

  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Tourelles.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tempranillo
  • Cinsault

The word of the wine: Heavy

Said of a thick, rustic wine that lacks finesse.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Tourelles

Planning a wine route in the of Bekaa Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Tourelles.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.