The pinnacle of Château Ksara's winemaking excellence. Deep, powerful and exceptionally age-worthy, Le Souverain is a rare flagship wine crafted for collectors and lovers of fine red wines.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Dark wild berries, licorice, spice, fennel and carob with remarkable depth and complexity
🍽️ Food Pairings: Game, roast lamb, beef dishes in sauce, venison and aged cheeses
🌡️ Serve at: 18–20°C
🍾 Grape: Marselan & Arinarnoa | Region: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon | Alcohol: 14% ABV
Tasting Experience
Colour
Dense deep purple with remarkable concentration.
Aroma & Palate
Intense aromas of dark wild berries are layered with notes of licorice, spice, fennel and carob. The palate is powerful yet refined, delivering exceptional concentration, structure and elegance. Long oak ageing adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
Body
Full-bodied with depth, richness and precision.
Finish
Long, layered and persistent with savoury spice and dark fruit complexity.
Why This Wine Matters
Created to celebrate Château Ksara's 150th anniversary, Le Souverain quickly became one of Lebanon's most sought-after fine wines. Produced from carefully selected Marselan and Arinarnoa grapes, it spends 24 months in new French oak and is bottled without filtration. The wine is designed for long-term ageing and can cellar for up to 30 years.
Food Pairings (Expanded)
International
- Venison
- Roast lamb
- Beef Wellington
- Mature hard cheeses
Singapore / Regional
- Beef rendang
- Lamb briyani
- Wagyu ribeye
- Slow-braised beef cheeks
Technical Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Wine | Le Souverain |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape Variety | Marselan, Arinarnoa |
| Region | Bekaa Valley, Lebanon |
| Producer | Château Ksara |
| Alcohol | 14% ABV |
| Oak Aging | 24 months in new French oak |
| Filtration | Bottled unfiltered |
| Colour | Dense deep purple |
| Aroma | Dark berries, licorice, fennel, spice |
| Palate | Powerful, concentrated, elegant |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Serving Temperature | 18–20°C |
| Aging Potential | Up to 30 years |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
Closing Line
A collector's wine that showcases the absolute peak of Lebanese winemaking.