Ixsir Grande Reserve Red 2016 75cl
£36.65
An intensely-flavoured red saturated with Mediterranean character and exuberant aromas of ripe fruits and spices Its concentrated palate has fine tannin texture and attractive lively black fruit, which lasts through to the long finish This delivers that elusive marriage of concentration and finesse found in Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe, Chateau Angelus - at less than one tenth of the price Supremely polished, and made with the assistance of Hubert de Bouard, of Angelus fame, it genuinely does bear more than a passing resemblance to its more famous, French cousin Stonking wine - highly recommended!
Ixsir Grande Reserve Rose 2019 75cl
£23.47
The classy Grande Reserve Rose from Ixsir comes from several sites at between 400m and 1,400m elevation, however it could easily hail from Cotes de Provence With juicy red cherry notes and a suave, soft, mellow texture, drinking this is pure pleasure
Ixsir Grande Reserve Rose 2022 75cl
£25.61
This wine comes from vineyards and vine varieties especially selected for rose production, and it really shows The succulent, luscious, juicy cherry aromas draw you in, and creamy texture, harmony and balance keep you coming back for more Sourced from the Mediterranean Kfifane vineyard at Batroun (450m elevation) as well as Jezzine at 950m in the Mount Lebanon Range and Halwa, at 1,400m Crafted from varying percentages of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah, this is 100% delicious
Ixsir Altitudes White 2022 75cl
£21.04
This lovely and unique Lebanese white has beautifully distinctive aromas of oranges, jasmine, honeysuckle, and mango It is superbly well-balanced: fresh and refreshing, with satisfying completeness of texture and a long, elegant finish Exceptionally delicious
Ixsir Altitudes Red 2019 75cl
£21.04
A rich garnet in colour, the Ixsir Altitudes red has irresistibly succulent aromas of juicy, ripe black cherries, fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of peppery spice It has the soft, mellow, velvety texture of a Rhone Valley wine, with similar complex herbal nuances and Syrah's distinctive perfume Underneath all this, the Cabernet Sauvignon provides tannins that are firm but ripe and polished Drink now and over the next 3-4 years This would be wonderful with roast or barbecued lamb
Ixsir Grande Reserve White 2022 75cl
£25.61
Made mainly from Viognier, grown in some of Lebanon's exceptionally high altitude vineyards, this fabulous wine has the refinement and class of a top Condrieu It has enticing aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, white peach and citron The expressive character continues on the palate, as the wine walks the tightrope between lively vivacity on the one side and satisfying, rounded mellowness on the other Bravo!
Ixsir Grande Reserve White 2020 75cl
£31.55
Pure golden hue Enticing white flowers, peach and citrus fruits on the nose Equilibrium between mellowness and liveliness on the palate which leads into a long finish with classy oak notes
Ixsir El IXSIR 2015 75cl
£52.79
A deep purple-ruby colour A complexity of aromas with red fruits, blackberry liqueur, touches of incense, and notes of mint and cedar sap The palate is enriched by a suave and intense personality of rich mineral tension that is characteristic of high altitude and limestone terroirs A fresh finish and an extended length reveals a mature aging aptitude From the vineyards Hadath Baalbek (1,180m elevation), Yammouneh (1,375m) and Ainata (1,800m)