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Château Kefraya
The winery offers 35 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Bekaa Valley.
It is located in Bekaa Valley
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The Château Kefraya is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 35 wines for sale in of Bekaa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Far from the beaten tracks of traditional wine lies a unique viticulture gem - Château Kefraya, nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. It is a winery that has managed to assert its character and uniqueness in the world of wine. The estate covers about 300 hectares of lush, fertile lands, bathed in Mediterranean sun and caressed by the freshness of mountain breezes. These ideal conditions, combined with the clay-limestone soil, have allowed Château Kefraya to produce an exceptional variety of grapes, ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, to Chardonnay and even Cinsault. Since its creation in 1951 by Michel de Bustros, Château Kefraya distinguished itself not only by its breathtaking landscape, but also by its commitment to quality and innovation. Respecting the ancestral tradition of Lebanese wine, the estate has managed to incorporate modern winemaking techniques to produce wines that are a true expression of their terroir. Château Kefraya is equipped with a modern and efficient winemaking cellar where wines are crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The winemakers there perform a genuine alchemy, expertly blending the different grape varieties to create harmonious, complex, and character-filled wines. The reputation of Château Kefraya extends beyond the borders of Lebanon. Its wines have been repeatedly awarded in international competitions, recognized for their excellence and finesse. It is also a popular visitation spot for wine enthusiasts, offering tastings and guided tours of the estate, for a true journey of the senses. Château Kefraya's philosophy is to produce the best possible quality while remaining true to its terroir.

Top Château Kefraya wines

Looking for the best Château Kefraya wines in Bekaa Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Kefraya 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 Château Kefraya wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Kefraya

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Kefraya

How Château Kefraya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of chili con carne, lamb sweetbreads with white wine and sorrel cream or salmon steak on a bed of leeks.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Kefraya

On the nose the red wine of Château Kefraya. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, red fruit or leather and sometimes also flavors of prune, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Château Kefraya. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Kefraya

  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Kefraya.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Tempranillo
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Bekaa Valley

Lebanese high-altitude valley (~1,000 m), ~6,000 years of winegrowing, ~90% of the country's wine. Complex, age-worthy reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, leather, cedar, oriental spices and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and long ageing — Cabernet for backbone, supple Cinsault, dense Carignan, fruity Grenache, peppery Syrah. Native whites Merwah and Obaideh, taut and mineral. Iconic Chateau Musar.

~300 days of sun. Oriental Mediterranean wines.

The top white wines of Château Kefraya

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Kefraya

How Château Kefraya 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 pork roll with tomato sauce, grandma melanie's cassoulet or smoked salmon burger - chive cream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Kefraya

On the nose the white wine of Château Kefraya. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of lemon, stone or elderflower. In the mouth the white wine of Château Kefraya. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Kefraya

  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Kefraya.

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Ugni blanc

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.

The top pink wines of Château Kefraya

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Kefraya

How Château Kefraya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of roast beef casserole, tunisian macaroni or tunisian bricks.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château Kefraya

On the nose the pink wine of Château Kefraya. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or peach and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, apricot or lemon.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Kefraya

  • 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Kefraya.

  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Tempranillo

The word of the wine: Heida

See savagnin.

The top sweet wines of Château Kefraya

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Château Kefraya

How Château Kefraya wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Château Kefraya

On the nose the sweet wine of Château Kefraya. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Château Kefraya

  • 2012With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Château Kefraya.

  • Cinsault
  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Kefraya

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 Château Kefraya.

Discover the grape variety: Carmenère

Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.