{"product_id":"bqa-de-marsyas-red-2020-lebanon","title":"B-Qā de Marsyas Red 2020 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e 2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBekaa Valley, Lebanon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas Red 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e is a polished, full-bodied Lebanese red produced by Château Marsyas from younger parcels of its estate in the Bekaa Valley. Made with the same philosophy and attention to detail as the flagship Château Marsyas, B-Qā offers an approachable yet serious expression of the estate’s high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe 2020 blend is composed of \u003cb\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, and 20% Merlot\u003c\/b\u003e. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and depth, Syrah contributes spice and dark-fruit intensity, and Merlot adds roundness and suppleness. The wine is matured for \u003cb\u003eeight months in French oak\u003c\/b\u003e, divided equally among new barrels, one-year-old barrels, and two-year-old barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe vineyards lie at approximately \u003cb\u003e1,000 meters above sea level\u003c\/b\u003e on red clay and limestone soils. The younger vines used for B-Qā range from \u003cb\u003e8 to 10 years old\u003c\/b\u003e, with a planting density of 6,250 vines per hectare and a yield of 35 hectoliters per hectare. Grapes are harvested by hand into small 10-kilogram crates and undergo double sorting before vinification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe estate describes B-Qā as a high-quality wine originating from the same vineyard as Château Marsyas and produced according to the same qualitative criteria. Its identity centers on finesse, minerality, and rounded tannins developed through gentle barrel aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e2020 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e followed a cold, rainy winter that replenished vineyard water reserves. Spring brought mild temperatures and humidity, encouraging early and uniform flowering. June and July were moderately warm, while August brought higher temperatures without damaging the grapes. Harvest began on August 21 with Chardonnay and concluded on September 21 with Mourvèdre. According to the winery, the grapes achieved beautiful, balanced maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIn the glass, B-Qā de Marsyas Red 2020 offers a refined nose with delicate notes of \u003cb\u003eforest fruits\u003c\/b\u003e. The palate is spherical and generous, with a pleasingly supple texture, rounded tannins, and a dynamic, polished finish. The combination of ripe fruit, spice, gentle oak, and mineral freshness makes it an excellent introduction to modern Lebanese fine wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIndependent coverage of the vintage also confirms the 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, and 20% Merlot composition and describes the wine as full-bodied, spicy, refined, and supported by rounded tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Deep ruby red with a concentrated core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Forest berries, blackberry, cassis, plum, subtle florals, pepper, and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Full-bodied, rounded, and supple, with ripe dark fruit, balanced freshness, polished tannins, and a smooth, spherical texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Dynamic and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice, minerality, and refined oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWine Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003efull-bodied, fruit-driven, and polished Lebanese red\u003c\/b\u003e with rounded tannins, Mediterranean ripeness, and balanced French-oak influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30% Syrah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20% Merlot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eVineyard and Terrior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Bekaa Valley, Lebanon\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Red clay and limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/b\u003e 1,000 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanted Vineyard Area:\u003c\/b\u003e 65 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/b\u003e 6,250 vines per hectare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYield:\u003c\/b\u003e 35 hl\/ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe estate uses wire-trained vines and green harvesting. According to the winery, no pesticides or weed-killers are used. Cereal crops are planted between the rows to aerate the soil and add organic matter and beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWinemaking and Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand in small 10-kilogram crates and undergo double sorting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe wine is matured for \u003cb\u003eeight months in French oak\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOne-third in new barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOne-third in one-year-old barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOne-third in two-year-old barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThis measured oak program helps soften the tannins and add complexity while preserving the fruit and mineral identity of the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas Red 2020 pairs especially well with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGrilled lamb chops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRoasted leg of lamb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBeef tenderloin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRibeye steak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBraised short ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBeef or lamb kebabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLebanese mixed grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eRoast duck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eVenison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMushroom dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIts full body and rounded tannins make it a natural match for grilled meats, slow-cooked dishes, and richly seasoned Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eServing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e 16–18°C \/ 60–65°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 30–60 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBottle size:\u003c\/b\u003e 750 mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e 15.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas Red 2020 combines the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the spice of Syrah, and the softness of Merlot in a generous, balanced red. It is made from younger Château Marsyas vineyard parcels using the same quality-focused philosophy as the estate’s flagship wine, making it an excellent entry point into premium Lebanese wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"MyWinePlus.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43062754574430,"sku":"MarsyasBQaRed20","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/700x700Logo_c406c087-1381-42b5-8205-428b4dfb3cc4.jpg?v=1785958145","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/bqa-de-marsyas-red-2020-lebanon","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}