{"product_id":"chateau-khoury-prelude-2018","title":"Château Khoury Prélude 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChâteau Khoury Prélude 2018\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-663 citation-end-663\"\u003eAbout\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b48bb3699b744cb-138\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-662 citation-end-662\"\u003eChâteau Khoury Prélude 2018 is a vibrant and meticulously crafted organic red blend that represents the pure expression of the estate's high-altitude vineyards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-661 citation-end-661\"\u003eSourced from premium south-southeast facing terraces at an elevation of 1,300 meters on the foothills of Mount Lebanon overlooking Zahlé, the vines benefit from an exceptional continental microclimate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-660 citation-end-660\"\u003eCharacterized by 300 days of sunshine, cool alpine nights, and protective winter snowfalls, this terroir allows for slow fruit maturation, giving birth to a wine defined by balanced complexity, structural depth, and fresh high-altitude typicity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-659 citation-end-659\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b48bb3699b744cb-139\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-658 citation-end-658\"\u003eDressed in a rich, vibrant medium ruby color.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-657 citation-end-657\"\u003eThe nose is highly expressive and open, bursting with ripe aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis, seamlessly layered with notes of cinnamon, clove, and warm savory spices.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-656 citation-end-656\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine delivers a dry, mouth-filling, and beautifully textured experience balanced by a lively acidity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-655 citation-end-655\"\u003eThe Syrah brings a distinctive peppery edge, while the Merlot and Cabernets add structural depth, offering rounded tannins and a smooth yet robustly spicy profile that culminates in an elegantly lingering finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-652 citation-end-652\"\u003eGrape Varietal\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-651 citation-end-651\"\u003e40% Syrah, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZahle, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes (Matured in French oak barrels to integrate tannins and structure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to full-bodied with a smooth, spicy texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eViticulture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMC Certified Organic, High-Altitude (1,300m), Non-Irrigated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClay and limestone hillside terraces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b48bb3699b744cb-141\"\u003eServe at 16–18°C. \u003cspan class=\"citation-650 citation-end-650\"\u003eIt is highly recommended to open the bottle a bit before drinking (letting it rest for at least 20 minutes); allowing the wine brief contact with the air helps it open up, unwind, and express its delicate alpine aromatics and deep fruit profile much better.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-649 citation-end-649\"\u003ePairing\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8b48bb3699b744cb-142\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-648 citation-end-648\"\u003eThe lively acidity, rounded tannins, and spicy core of this high-altitude red make it exceptionally food-friendly.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-647 citation-end-647\"\u003eIt pairs gorgeously with premium cuts of grilled red meat, such as a nice piece of ribeye or sirloin steak.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-646 citation-end-646\"\u003eIt is equally elegant alongside roasted lamb dishes, game, cured meats, and traditional Mediterranean hot mezze—making it an ideal choice for both sophisticated dining and everyday enjoyment.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Khoury","offers":[{"title":"Default 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