Winery Chateau Kefraya from Lebanon

Winery Chateau Kefraya from Lebanon
Michel de Bustros
In 1951, Michel de Bustros (the legendary Michel de Bustros in Lebanon), a true pioneer of winemaking, decided to plant vines on a huge property, which had been family-owned for many generations. He first planted 300 hectares with Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache and Ugni Blanc before he added Cabernet Sauvignon shortly after. The grapes were first sold to smaller wineries until Michel de Bustros decided to build a state-of-the-art wine cellar in the middle of the civil war taking place in 1978. WIth help of frensch companies he was abler to make his first bottles in 1979.
1982 was a very special year for Château Kefraya: the sole proprietorship was transformed into a public limited company (SARL) in order to strengthen its capital base. Poeple raged and fought for the propertiesa and vineyard before a Syrian fighter jet plunged into the vineyards. Nevertheless, the vintage of that year was suprinsignly special - it won the silver medal at the Blaye-Bourg competition in Bordeaux in 1989. It was the first of many awards to come. In 1983 Michel de Bustros decided to export his wines to France - despite the war, similar to Serge Hochar.
Vineyards of Chateau Kefraya
Wine cellar of Chateau Kefraya
The oenologist Jean-Michel Fernandez, who worked at Kefraya from 1996-1998, created the new cuvée "Comte de M.". Robert M. Parker rated the 1996 vintage in "The Advocate" with 91 points, whereupon all 1,400 boxes were ordered in by Americans. Then Frenchman Fabrice Guiberteaux has been in charge for the quality of the wines for several years determining the philosophy "to constantly improve and continuously modernize". Château Kefraya has been one of the first wineries in the world to have an optical selection table since 2009. They produce three red, white and rosé wines, two sweet wines and an excellent Arak. They bottles a total of 2 million bottles per year. Château Kefraya exports its wines around the globe to 35 countries such as France, followed by Sweden, the USA and Great Britain..
When you visit the winery, you almost feel luke you are in Médoc. Especially when you drive up the pine avenue and look at the elegant property. An informative wine tour with a fantastic view over the Bekaa valley leads the visiters through the vineyards. The Château is surrounded by individual parks, which are named after composers such as Verdi and Rossini due to Michel de Bustros´ love for opera. And a visit to the restaurant with its exquisite Lebanese cuisine is an absolute must!
Entrance to Chateau Kefraya
Vineyards of Chateau Kefraya
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Adeenne 2018 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Adeenne 2018

€34.50

0,75L (46,00 € pro Liter)

Brilliant, clear yellow color with green reflexions. Fresh, complex and elegant on the nose with an iodized scent of thyme, bay leaves and green tea. This is followed by unusual and fruity nuances of rose, jasmine, mint, chamomile, coriander and lemongrass. Citric, well-balanced and lively on the palate with a complex and mineral taste of chamomile, cold tea, apple and lemon.

Amphora 2017

€39.50

0,75L (52,67 € pro Liter)

This exceptional amphora wine has a dark cherry red colour. Elegant and complex in the nose with a scent of sandalwood, cold smoke, curry, leather and ras el hanout. Later it develops a bouquet of cloves, gooseberries, forest vegetation, syrup and a hint of Jamaican pepper. Full-bodied, balanced and smooth on the palate with elegant, fruity and spicy aromas of almonds, black cherries, frankincense, quince and cinnamon. An interesting wine with peculiar and unique nuances. 

Arak de Kefraya

Arak de Kefraya

€32.50

0,75L (43,33 € pro Liter)

Arak de Kefraya (0,75L) is the result of modern distillation methods from France and the old Lebanese brandy tradition. This arak is produced by one of the most famous wineries in Lebanon and is distilled three times to obtain a clear liquid. It is then immediately mixed with aniseed from Syria, which is known to be the best in the world, before seeing and distilled a fourth and last time. A very modern and clear Arak best suited for beginners... 

Blanc de Blancs 2018 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon
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Blanc de Blancs 2019

€16.90

0,75L (22,53 € pro Liter)

Brilliant, clear yellow color with golden reflections. Clear, complex and elegant on the nose with an impulsive and floral bouquet of nutmeg, fresh apricot, peach, watermelon and white flowers. Lively, round and full-bodied on the palate with a fresh and aromatic taste of exotic fruits such as mango and annans, accompanied by honey and lilac.

Comte de M 2008 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Comte de M 2008

€69.00

0,75L (92,00 € pro Liter)

A dark cherry colour. This dry, full-bodied and fruity wine has complex and intense aromas of vanilla, cooked fruits, cacao, tabacco and wood on the nose. The palate of this wine is pure, harmonic,well-belanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices. The wines refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.

Comte de M 2009 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon
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Comte de M 2009

€159.00

0,75L (212,00 € pro Liter)

A dark cherry colour. This dry, full-bodied and fruity wine has complex and intense aromas of vanilla, cooked fruits, cacao, tabacco and wood on the nose. The palate of this wine is pure, harmonic,well-belanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices. The wines refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.

Comte de M 2013 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Comte de M 2012

€59.00

0,75L (78,67 € pro Liter)

A dark cherry colour. This dry, full-bodied and fruity wine has complex and intense aromas of vanilla, cooked fruits, cacao, tabacco and wood on the nose. The palate of this wine is pure, harmonic,well-belanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices. The wines refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.

Comte de M 2013 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Comte de M 2013

€55.00

0,75L (73,33 € pro Liter)

A dark cherry colour. This dry, full-bodied and fruity wine has complex and intense aromas of vanilla, cooked fruits, cacao, tabacco and wood on the nose. The palate of this wine is pure, harmonic,well-belanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices. The wines refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.

Comte de M 2013 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Comte de M 2015

€45.00

0,75L (60,00 € pro Liter)

A dark cherry colour. This dry, full-bodied and fruity wine has complex and intense aromas of vanilla, cooked fruits, cacao, tabacco and wood on the nose. The palate of this wine is pure, harmonic,well-belanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices. The wines refreshing acidity, fleshy tannins, and broad texture precede a long finish.

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Comtesse de M 2015

€43.90

0,75L (58,53 € pro Liter)

Brilliant yellow color with golden reflections. Impulsive and complex on the nose with a smoky bouquet of toast, coconut, gingerbread and flint. Later the wine develops a mineral, harmonious and exotic scent of vanilla, apricots, grapefruit and lime. Round, fresh and full-bodied on the palate with a balanced taste of exotic fruits, toast and honey. The finish is long and intense.

Le Chateau 2012 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon
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Le Chateau 2016

€25.00

0,75L (33,33 € pro Liter)

A cherry coloured wine, limpid and brilliant, with purple reflections. Revealing notes of vanilla, coconut, cooked fruits, fruits, pepper and coffee in the nose. The palate of this wine is complex, full-bodied, well-balanced and round with aromas combining fruits, coffee and spices.

Le Chateau Blanc 2015 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Le Chateau Blanc 2021

€20.00

0,75L (26,67 € pro Liter)

Pale yellow colour. Fresh in the nose with a floral scent of muscat, honey, mango, melon and exotic fruits. Intensive on the palate with aromas of white fruits.

Les Breteches Rosé of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Les Breteches Rosé 2020

€12.90

0,75L (17,20 € pro Liter)

This is a fresh and charmin rose wine. On the nose aroma of red fruits, peach and grape fruits. Citrus on the pallete with subtle aromas of forest berries and exotic fruits.

Les Breteches Rouge of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon
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Les Breteches Rouge 2020

€12.90

0,75L (17,20 € pro Liter)

Ruby color. Clear and intense aromas of coocked fruits, spices, wild berries and cherry in the nose. The palate is fresh, vivid and full-bodied with aromas of dark fruits (especially berries).

Les Coteaux 2016 of Chateau Kefraya from Lebanon
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Les Coteaux 2016

€17.00

0,75L (22,67 € pro Liter)

Purple red colour with silver reflections. Impulsive, complex and powerful on the nose with a smoky and spicy aroma of dark fruit, roasted coffee, dark chocolate underlined by hints of red fruit, licorice  white pepper and cloves. Full-bodied and intense on the palate with elegant aromas of dark fruit, chocolate and a hint of cloves. 

Millesima Cuvee Alpha ∞ of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Millesima Cuvee Alpha ∞

€39.50

0,75L (52,67 € pro Liter)

This exceptional red wine has a ruby red colour with light tile tones and is composed of 7 different vintages from the Chateaus. Complex and intense on the nose with a bouquet of cedar wood, game, steamed red fruits, cold tobacco, rosewood, incense combines with hints of forest vegetation. Lively and complex on the palate with a spicy taste of sandalwood, milk caramel and black truffle. Eventually this wines evolves smooth and elegant aromas of of tapenade, old Comté, oriental spices and aromas of souk are revealed. A real challenge...

Chateau Kefraya  Myst Rosé 2016 of Chateau Kefraya from the Lebanon

Myst Rosé 2019

€16.00

0,75L (21,33 € pro Liter)

Pastel pink with silver reflections. Fresh, exotic and intense on the nose with scents of red fruits, citrus, lychee, peach and red currant. This is followed by a complex bouquet of passion fruit and melons. Round, full-bodied and fresh on the palate with elegant aromas of exotic fruits, cherries, raspberries and blackcurrants.