Altitudes Rouge

Tasting profile

Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry

Altitudes is the mid-range red of Ixsir, the Lebanese winery near Batroun that sources from high-altitude vineyards across the country, from Batroun to the Bekaa. An unusual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and (in some vintages) Caladoc, aged around six months in French oak. Blackberry, plum and cherry with black pepper and dried herbs, medium-bodied, with firm tannins and good acidity. Falstaff gave the 2016 91 points. Serve at 16–17°C with grilled meats and Lebanese mezze.

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Where it comes from

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…

Syrah

Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.

Tempranillo

Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.

Caladoc

A modern French crossing of Grenache and Malbec, bred by INRA in 1958 and released in 1974.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Altitudes Rouge from?

Altitudes Rouge is produced by Ixsir in Vin du Liban, Batroun, Lebanon.

What grapes are in Altitudes Rouge?

Altitudes Rouge is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo and Caladoc.