Domaine Bargylus Grand Vin De Syrie Red 2015 750ml

Everyone knows by now that the birthplace of wine is in Lebanon. But the wine region then was much larger, and at the same time that wine was being produced in what is now Lebanon, wine was also being made a few hundred kilometers away, more specifically around the Jebel-Al-Ansariye, near the important Phoenician city, Ramitha. Mount Bargylus dominates this part of the Syrian landscape, the land that gave us the alphabet and money. Deir Thouma has always been a historic and special wine estate, recently brought back to life by the Saadé family. The Mediterranean climate has been particularly favorable for viticulture since time immemorial.

Bargylus winery is under the strict supervision of top oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt, and he works here uncompromisingly on a flawless course, making wines with great precision and depth.
The white is a blend of 60-40 Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc. The 2004 was the first vintage presented to the astonished world press. Beautiful, balanced wines that are an ode to the rich high culture of Syria.

Quality, the terroiur must speak and uncompromising. This is how Karim & Sandro Saadé define their wine philosophy. This approach, unlike many local practices, is aimed at raising Syrian wine to the level it deserves.

By using the best international varieties for both red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot) and white (Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc), they want to show the excellence of the soil and organic farming and now Bargylus is without a doubt the flagship of Syria.

The Bargylus Grand Vin de Syrie Rouge is a blend of 60% syrah and 20% Merlot and 20% cabernet sauvignon and has a ruby red color with hints of violet. In the nose, the wine is a bit shy at first, but after some rolling, very elegant and balanced notes of black fruit and white pepper appear. On the palate this medium to full bodied wine is again very balanced with a mineral freshness, excellent acidity and well integrated tannins with a long spicy spicy finish.