Château Heritage “Plaisir du Vin” 2022
A rich and expressive Lebanese red from the Bekaa Valley with dark fruit, spice, cedar, and smooth tannins. Generous, distinctive, and full of Mediterranean character.
Crafted in the heart of Lebanon’s historic Bekaa Valley, Château Heritage embodies generations of family winemaking tradition and the rich viticultural legacy of the region.
The 2022 Plaisir du Vin is a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Syrah, showcasing the valley’s unique terroir where Mediterranean sun meets cool mountain breezes. Bursting with vibrant red and black fruit layered with subtle spice, cocoa, and fine tannins, this medium-bodied wine reflects both the passion of its producers and the timeless character of Lebanese winemaking.
Praised for offering exceptional quality and value, Château Heritage has earned international recognition for bringing Lebanese wines to a global stage, and Plaisir du Vin continues to impress as a true ambassador of the Bekaa Valley’s winemaking heritage.
Lebanon
Bekaa Valley
Blend
750ml
14%
2022Château Heritage “Plaisir du Vin” comes from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the country’s historic heartland for quality wine production. The region’s high-altitude vineyards benefit from warm days, cool nights, and dry conditions, allowing grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and structure.
Château Heritage is a family estate rooted in the Touma family’s long winemaking history in Kab Elias, Bekaa Valley, with origins dating back to 1888. The estate is known for producing Lebanese wines that combine French grape varieties with the distinctive warmth and freshness of the Bekaa terroir.
The wine is made from a classic Lebanese red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and dark fruit depth, Cinsault brings softness and red-fruited lift, while Syrah adds spice, colour, and savoury warmth. One source lists the blend as 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Syrah, while UK trade listings confirm the same three grape varieties for the 2022 vintage.
A dry, medium- to full-bodied red with generous fruit, smooth tannins, and a lightly savoury edge. It is richer and more sun-filled than a typical Bordeaux blend, but fresher and more structured than a simple warm-climate red.
The style is approachable yet distinctive, offering ripe fruit and spice alongside cedar, tobacco, and herbal notes. In simple terms: a polished Lebanese red - dark-fruited, smooth, spicy, and full of Bekaa Valley character.
- Appearance: Deep ruby red.
- Nose: Dark berries, cedar, tobacco, spice, and fine herbs.
- Palate: Ripe black cherry, plum, dark fruit, cocoa, and savoury spice.
- Texture: Medium- to full-bodied with smooth tannins and balanced acidity.
- Finish: Persistent, warm, and gently savoury.
- Overall Impression: A distinctive and expressive Lebanese red from the Bekaa Valley, combining French grape varieties with Mediterranean warmth, smooth texture, and excellent food-pairing versatility.
- Grilled Lamb – A natural match for Lebanese red blends and Mediterranean herbs.
- Mixed Grills – The wine’s dark fruit and spice suit charred meats beautifully.
- Kofta or Spiced Beef – Syrah spice and Cabernet structure work well with savoury seasoning.
- Roast Aubergine or Mushroom Dishes – Earthy flavours complement the wine’s cedar and herbal tones.
- Mature Cheeses – The smooth tannins and dark fruit handle firm, savoury cheeses well.
- Serve at 16–18°C.
- Decant for 30–45 minutes to open the fruit, spice, and cedar notes.
- Use a medium to large red wine glass.
- Drink now and over the next 4–6 years.
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