Re: Libanon
Verfasst: Fr 25. Mär 2011, 23:39
beerenauslese hat geschrieben:...ich auch - und das führte bei mir zum Nachkauf.
Beste Grüße
Johannes
Wie fandest Du denn den 2000er im Vergleich zum 98er?
beerenauslese hat geschrieben:...ich auch - und das führte bei mir zum Nachkauf.
Beste Grüße
Johannes
Dionisos hat geschrieben:
Moin moin,
von dem 2000er hab ich auch noch ne Flasche und bin schon gespannt drauf, wie der so ist. Bei dem 98er hatte ich den Eindruck, daß der seinen optimalen Reifepunkt schon hinter sich hatte.
Mit dionysischen Grüßen
Tom
Chateau Kefraya was already established in 1946 by Michel de Bustros a wealthy banker and wine lover. But it took until 1979, right in the middle of the civil war, that the winery started to produce respectable and interesting wines. Nowadays it is probably the most famous regional counterpart to the most renowned Lebanese wines from Chateau Musar. The grapes for today’s red blend were cultivated in the famous Bekaa Valley at an elevation of 900 to 1100 metres above sea level. It is a composition of the very classical French varietals, maybe not in that combination, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache.
In my glass I can see a very dark and almost thick black-red soup. Not the strongest sunbeam can penetrate the transparent goblet. The fragrances I can fetch are very earthy, rather warm, slightly chocolaty and full of dried fruits like plums and cherries. I guess I can already sense a bit too much alcohol as well. The taste is very strong, full bodied and dense. I can get flavours of stressed and sweet’ish plums and cherries. Further more almost a bit of dark berry marmalade, a potpourri of dried fruits, medium vanilla, hints of smoke, some earthiness and a decent proportion of regional spices. Unfortunately the high alcohol can’t be disguised anymore, although only 14% are indicated on the bottle. Overall this wine appears to have a very warm character. For me it is a bit too sweet, streamlined and “modern” in its own way. I think you can't compare it with grand cuvee of Chateau Musar. From my point of view Chateau Musar was and is a totally different story. By far not that influenced by modern trends and standards like this Chateau Kefraya blend. Nevertheless a pretty enjoyable wine with plenty of power and strength! The typicity appears to be pretty much Middle-Eastern as well. About the drinkability: Don’t worry, there is still enough power in the bottle. But I can't see any reason to hold it either. One last advice: Beware! A lot of depot will be in the bottle!