{"product_id":"ch-marsyas-blanc-2018","title":"Ch. Marsyas BLANC 2018","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 md:col-6 mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChâteau Marsyas Blanc 2018\u003c\/b\u003e is a dry, full-bodied white wine from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, crafted by the Johnny R. Saadé family with consulting from famed Bordeaux winemaker Stéphane Derenoncourt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfile Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Château Marsyas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Bekaa Valley, Lebanon (high-altitude vineyards at ~900 to 1,000 meters above sea level)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/b\u003e Blend of \u003cb\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/b\u003e Chalky, limestone-rich clay soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-harvested, cool fermentation, and aged on fine lees in French oak barrels (a combination of new and neutral oak) with regular \u003ci\u003ebâtonnage\u003c\/i\u003e (lees stirring).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich and aromatic, led by ripe yellow orchard fruit (peaches, Golden Delicious apples), grilled lemon, and pineapple, alongside secondary oak notes of toasted brioche, subtle hazelnut, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate \u0026amp; Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Full-bodied, round, and slightly creamy on the mid-palate due to barrel aging and lees stirring. The Chardonnay gives it weight and richness, while the high altitude of the Bekaa Valley allows the Sauvignon Blanc to maintain a vibrant line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, warming, and savory, with a distinct salty\/chalky mineral streak that keeps the weight in balance and prevents it from feeling overly heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e11–13°C\u003c\/b\u003e (lightly chilled). Avoid serving too cold, as excessive chilling mutes the intricate barrel-aged aromas and rich texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePairings:\u003c\/b\u003e Matches exceptionally well with grilled sea bass or turbot, roasted poultry with herbs, creamy veal dishes, lobster or crab with garlic butter, and aged goat or sheep's milk cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58649964609910,"sku":"'5285002501440","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/41.png?v=1772129989","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/ch-marsyas-blanc-2018","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}