Grand Reserve Red Ixsir Lebanon, 2017

Experience IXSIR's 2017 Grande Réserve Red, a premium Lebanese wine showcasing Mediterranean excellence and Bordeaux influence through consultant Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus) and winemaker Gabriel Rivero (ex-Château Sociando-Mallet).

Key Details:
- Blend: 61% Syrah, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Rating: 90 points Wine Enthusiast
- 14% ABV
- Drinking window: 2024-2032
- Annual production: Limited release
- Sustainable viticulture certification

Tasting Profile:
- Visual: Deep cardinal red with vibrant purple hues
- Nose: Wild black fruits, ripe blueberries, cedar wood, black pepper, complex spice
- Palate: Linear, precise, layered black and red fruits with balanced acidity
- Structure: Full-bodied with refined tannins
- Finish: Extended length, peppery notes, memorable complexity

Terroir & Production:
- Multiple premium sites: Bechouat, Kab Elias, Deir Ahmar, Jezzine
- Clay-limestone soils enhancing mineral expression
- High-altitude vineyards (900-1,800m)
- Hand-harvested grapes
- 12 months French oak aging (15% new, 35% once-used, 50% twice-used)
- Temperature-controlled fermentation
- Serve at 17°C

Perfect Pairings:
- Premium beef (aged ribeye, Wagyu)
- Wild game (venison, wild boar)
- Aged hard cheeses
- Lebanese cuisine (kibbeh, kafta)
- Rich sauce dishes (red wine reductions)

Investment Potential:
- 10+ years aging capacity (2024-2032)
- Limited production
- Strong vintage (2017)
- Increasing international recognition

Unique Value Proposition:
- Combines Lebanese terroir with Bordeaux expertise
- Sustainable winery recognized by CNN
- High-altitude viticulture
- Traditional meets modern winemaking
- Part of Lebanon's fine wine renaissance

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