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Doux
2020 · Sweet · 17.0% · 75 cl
CHÂTEAU BARKA · BEKAA VALLEY NORTH
Deep amber-garnet. Opulent nose of dried
fig, raisin, candied orange peel and
warm spice. Lush sweetness held in
balance by mountain freshness — a noble
dessert wine.
Food Pairing
Blue cheeses, walnut tart, dark
chocolate, foie gras, baklava.
chocolate, foie gras, baklava.
Vineyard And Terroir
Late-harvest Tempranillo from
highland Bekaa parcels —
concentrated by extended hang
time.
highland Bekaa parcels —
concentrated by extended hang
time.
Winemaking
Late harvest, fortification halts
fermentation to preserve natural
sweetness. Extended barrel ageing
builds complexity.
fermentation to preserve natural
sweetness. Extended barrel ageing
builds complexity.
Technical Sheet
Grape: 100% Tempranillo
Serving Temperature
12–14 °C
Decanting
Optional
Cellaring
10+ years
Glass
Dessert wine
Château Barka
Founded in 2009 by the five Geagea brothers in the Bekaa Valley, Château Barka farms organic high-altitude vineyards at 1,700 metres — among the highest in Lebanon. Winemaker Hicham Geagea produces around 200,000 bottles of red, white and rosé annually, traditionally hand-harvested and aged with professional care. A winery uniting family passion, sustainability and Lebanese terroir in every bottle.
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