Domaine des Tourelles Marquis des Beys Red Bekaa

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

The Tourelles flagship, a Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cinsault blend from the Bekaa Valley, aged in French oak. More structured and internationally styled than the Cinsault, this wine demonstrates Lebanon's capacity for serious red wine at an accessible price point.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Lebanon's most festive dish demands a wine of structure; the wine's dark fruit and oak character complement the lamb's intensity while the jameed's fermented sharpness is balanced by the wine's fruit.
• main: The wine's accessible structure and dark fruit are perfectly calibrated for everyday Lebanese kafta; tomato's acidity bridges the wine while potato absorbs the rich meat juices.
• casual: The wine's fruit and gentle structure navigate labneh's creamy tang; za'atar's thyme and sesame add Mediterranean depth that echoes the wine's own character.
• main: The wine's fruit and moderate tannin frame grilled chicken without overwhelming it; toum's pungent garlic adds depth while lemon bridges the wine's acidity.