Domaine Wardy
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$81.00
Technical Information:
Wine: White
Vintage: 2006
Composition: Chardonnay (100%)
Vineyard: Zahle vineyard
Soil: Clay, silt & gravel
Harvest date: 11 September 2006
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 5 months
Bottling date: 8 February 2007
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.49, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 14%
Notes: A rich beautifully aged Chardonnay... on the nose: pineapple, lemon peel, coconut, hazelnut, cinnamon and ginger with subtle floral notes all complemented on the palate by hints of baked apple, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium body and wonderfully long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2007- Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Challenge Internationale du Vin, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Vinalies Internationales, Paris, France: Silver Medal.
2008- Chardonnay Du Monde, Bourgogne, France: Bronze Medal.
2009- AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge, Austria: Silver Medal.
Technical Information:
Wine: Red
Vintage: 2006
Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Merlot (33%) & Syrah (33%)
Vineyard: North Beqaa & Zahle
Soil: Limestone & gravel
Harvest: Handpicked
Fermenter type: Stainless steel tanks
Skin maceration: 21 days
Oak type & maturation: New French oak barrels for 14 months
Bottling date: 18 Nov. 2008
Closure: Natural cork
Technical Data: pH 3.48, RS <2 g/l
Alcohol content: 15%
Notes: Black fruits arrive first on the nose: blueberry and blackberry, floral and smoky notes follow, then wonderful tertiary aromas: leather, mushroom, black olive and sun-dried tomato. The palate accentuates the fruit character and adds luscious notes of dates and dark chocolate at the end. A smooth, sophisticated wine with a very long finish.
Awards and Honorable Mentions:
2008- Gary Vaynerchuk’s 101 Wines 1er Cru: #6 “a Lebanese Contender”
2010- Robert M. Parker, Jr., “… a fascinating wine from Lebanon … a superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah”
2011- Edward Parker Wines Ltd., Derek Smedley MW: 91/100
2012- Zawaq Lebanese Wine Guide: Zawaq Guide “Selection”
2019- Concours International Gilbert & Gaillard, France: 95/100 Gold Medal
2020- Catad’Or Wine Awards, Santiago, Chile: Gold Medal
