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The Winemaker - Faouzi Issa
Run and directed by one of the few Lebanese winemakers - the young Faouzi E. Issa who is also co-owner of the Property.
The winemaking philosophy at Domaine des Tourelles relies on a self-sustained process witnessing minimal intervention and allowing hence the production of naturally organic and vegan wines.
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Grapes
Domaine des Tourelles grows a various range of grapes, mainly Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Viognier, Merweh, Obeidi and Muscat d’Alexandrie.
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Harvest
The harvest is done entirely by hand, with an initial selection made in the vineyards, followed by another at the winery.
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Grapes Handpicking
Manual sorting at Domaine des Tourelles. We monitor all the harvested grapes upon their reception to ensure the best selection possible before they transit into the crusher-destemmer machine.
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The Winery
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Built with stone walls and wooden ceilings typical of traditional Lebanese architecture.
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Old Concrete Tanks
This century-old impressive tank serves for the fermentation of our wines and even for the aging of some of them.
A very old technique, the concrete vat protects the initial mineral aromas of the wine for the best expression of its terroir while it maintains naturally a relatively constant inner temperature. It is a real landmark of Domaine des Tourelles winery and a unique production signature.
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Museum of Dust
Domaine des Tourelles is a "Museum of Dust", which encourages natural yeasts that give our wines their special character.