TERRASSES DE BAALBECK
Attractive ruby hue of medium depth. A nose of fresh scrubland with a hint of jujube, while its finesse and elegance are clear as soon it touches the palate.
Vignobles situés sur les contreforts du Mont Liban dans la localité de Hadath Baalbeck. Belle couleur rubis, moyennement profonde. Nez frais de garrigue avec une pointe de jujube de la finesse et de l’élégance dès la mise en bouche.
LOCATION: grapes grown at more than 1 000 metres above sea level, on the foothills of Mount Lebanon, in the Hadath Baalbeck area, overlooking the famed Baalbeck temples of Jupiter, Bacchus and Venus.
AREA: 19 acres.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: chalky clay.
GRAPE VARIETIES: grenache noir 40%, syrah 30%, mourvèdre 30%.
VINE AGE: 20 years on average.
VINIFICATION: conducted at our Tanaïl winery. Grapes are hand-picked, conveyed in crates, and sorted on tables. They are fully destemmed, then vinified for 20 to 30 days in temperature controlled oak vats.
MATURATION: 20 to 22 months in large oak vats. Bottled without fining or filtering at 2 years.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: attractive ruby hue of medium depth. A nose of fresh scrubland with a hint of jujube, while its finesse and elegance are clear as soon it touches the palate. Steadily gains in power over time, with tannins that reflect its cellaring potential.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17 °C.
AVAILABLE SIZE: 75cl.
OUTPUT POTENTIAL: 55 000 bts of 75cl.
MASSAYA CAP EST
Pale ruby in colour, with a nose that subtly blends violets and very ripe red berry fruits. On the palate, seductive velvety elegance overlays an attractive weave of fine tannins, highlighting the minerality of the terroir.
Raisins cultivés sur les coteaux de Ras Baalbeck, à l'extrême nord-est de la vallée de la Béqaa. Une bouche avenante, élégante et veloutée qui se superpose à une belle trame de tanins fins, laissant ressortir la minéralité du terroir.
LOCATION: grapes grown on the hillsides of the north-easterly portion of the Beqaa Valley at an altitude of 1 200 metres, in the Ras Baalbeck area. An arid and continental environment, where Mount Lebanon and the Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges meet.
AREA: 17 acres.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: chalky clay.
GRAPE VARIETIES: grenache noir 50%, mourvèdre 50%.
VINE AGE: 18 years on average.
VINIFICATION: conducted at our Tanaïl winery. Grapes are hand-picked, conveyed in crates, and sorted on tables. They are fully destemmed, then vinified for at least 30 days in temperature controlled oak vats.
MATURATION: 22 months in oak vats. Bottled without fining or filtering at 2 years.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: an elegant distinctive pale ruby wine with a nose that subtly blends violets and ripe red berry fruits leading to a progressive body and a compelling minerality. Seductive velvety elegance overlays an attractive weave of fine tannins, highlighting the minerality of the terroir. Suitable for ageing.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17 °C.
AVAILABLE SIZE: 75cl.
OUTPUT POTENTIAL: 25 000 bts of 75cl.
MASSAYA “LE COLOMBIER”
A fresh, thirst-quenching wine for everyday drinking, distinguished by hints of spice and pepper. Drink when young to fully enjoy its fruit.
Un vin de tous les instants, frais et désaltérant marquee par des notes subtilement poivrées et épicées. À boire dans sa jeunesse pour profiter du fruit qu’il apporte.
LOCATION: grapes grown on the hillsides of the Beqaa Valley at 900 to 1 200 metres above sea level.
AREA: 37 acres.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: chalky clay.
GRAPE VARIETIES: grenache noir 35%, cinsault 35%,
tempranillo 30%.
VINE AGE: 40 years on average.
VINIFICATION: conducted at our Tanaïl winery. Grapes are hand-picked, conveyed in crates, and sorted on tables outside the vat room. They are fully destemmed, then undergo traditional fermentation for 20 to 30 days in stainless-steel vats.
MATURATION: in vats for 1 year. Bottled at about 12 months.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: a fresh, thirst-quenching wine for everyday drinking, distinguished by hints of spice and pepper. Drink when young to fully enjoy its fruit.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14°C.
AVAILABLE SIZE: 75cl.
OUTPUT POTENTIAL: 130 000 bts of 75cl.
MASSAYA BLANC
A wine packed with fruit and freshness. The native obeidi variety imparts a hint of easygoing eastern style. Enjoy in the first 2 years after bottling.
Un vin sur la fraîcheur et le fruit. Sa touche orientale lui est apportée par le cépage endémique obeïdi.
LOCATION: grapes grown on the foothills of the Mount Lebanon mountain range between 1 200 and 1 600 metres above sea level.
AREA: 19 acres.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: chalky clay.
GRAPE VARIETIES: obeïdi 20%, rolle 20%, clairette 20%, sauvignon blanc 20%, chardonnay 20%.
VINE AGE: 20 years on average.
VINIFICATION: conducted at our Faqra winery. Grapes are hand-picked and conveyed in crates. Direct pressing with a pneumatic press, static settling, and fermentation in foudres (30 hl) and demi-muids.
MATURATION: on the lees for about 8 months in foudres and demi-muids. Bottled at 8 months.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: a well-balanced blanc with white flower scents. It combines depth, roundness, crispiness and an oriental twinkle thanks to the local obeïdi. Enjoy in the first 2 years after bottling.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10°C.
AVAILABLE SIZE: 75cl.
OUTPUT POTENTIAL: 72 000 bts of 75cl.
MASSAYA ROSÉ
A gorgeous strawberry colour, with aromas of red berry fruits and subtle spice. Best enjoyed within 2 years of release.
Jolie couleur rose très pâle. Arômes de fruits rouges, subtilement épicés, belle fraîcheur en bouche révélée naturellement par l’altitude des vignobles.
LOCATION: grapes grown on the hillsides of the Beqaa Valley at an altitude of 900 to 1 200 metres above sea level.
AREA: 19 acres.
SOIL AND SUBSOIL: chalky clay.
GRAPE VARIETIES: cinsault 100%
VINE AGE: 30 years on average.
VINIFICATION: conducted at our Tanaïl winery. Grapes are hand-picked and conveyed in crates. Direct pressing with a pneumatic press, static settling, and fermentation in stainless-steel vats. Bottling at 8 months.
PERSONALITY AND AGEING: a gorgeous strawberry colour, with aromas of red berry fruits and subtle spice. Beautiful freshness thanks to vineyards’ altitude. Best enjoyed within 2 years of release.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12°C.
AVAILABLE SIZE: 75cl, 150cl and 300cl.
OUTPUT POTENTIAL: 72 000 bts of 75cl.