{"product_id":"bqa-de-marsyas-white-2020-bekaa-valley-lebanon","title":"B-Qā de Marsyas White 2020 Bekaa Valley Lebanon","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas White 2020 \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBekaa Valley, Lebanon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas White 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant, refreshing white wine from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eBekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e of Lebanon, produced by the Johnny R. Saadé family at Château Marsyas. Crafted from younger vines grown on the same estate vineyards as the flagship Château Marsyas wines, B-Qā is designed to express freshness, elegance, and the remarkable minerality of Lebanon's high-altitude terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, this unoaked white combines the aromatic intensity and crisp acidity of Sauvignon Blanc with the texture and balance of Chardonnay. The result is a bright, fruit-driven wine that showcases the purity of the Bekaa Valley's red clay and limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards sit at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, where warm Mediterranean days are balanced by cool mountain nights. These conditions allow the grapes to ripen fully while preserving natural acidity and aromatic freshness. The estate follows sustainable vineyard practices, including wire-trained vines, green harvesting, hand harvesting in small 10 kg crates, double sorting, and cultivation without pesticides or weed-killers. Cereal crops are planted between the vine rows to naturally improve soil structure and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the winery, \u003cstrong\u003eB-Qā de Marsyas White\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from the younger parcels of the Château Marsyas estate using the same philosophy and meticulous attention to detail as its flagship wines. Rather than emphasizing oak influence, the wine focuses on \u003cstrong\u003eelegant freshness, lively acidity, and mineral finesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it exceptionally versatile at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2020 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e benefited from a cold, rainy winter that replenished the vineyards, followed by a mild spring with early budbreak and uniform flowering. June and July brought moderate warmth, while August experienced higher temperatures without compromising fruit quality. The harvest began with Chardonnay on \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 21\u003c\/strong\u003e and concluded with Mourvèdre on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 21\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing beautifully balanced grapes with excellent maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine displays a \u003cstrong\u003etranslucent pale yellow hue\u003c\/strong\u003e. The nose is clean and expressive, offering aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eapple and white fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the balance is defined by vibrant freshness, bright acidity, and the subtle bitterness of \u003cstrong\u003epomelo\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a crisp, elegant finish that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wine lovers seeking an approachable yet refined Lebanese white, B-Qā de Marsyas White 2020 offers exceptional value and a distinctive expression of one of the Middle East's finest wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance - Translucent pale yellow with brilliant clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas - Fresh apple, pear, white peach, citrus blossom, and delicate white fruit aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate - Fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, flavors of orchard fruit and citrus, excellent minerality, and a pleasant touch of pomelo bitterness that adds complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish - Clean, refreshing, and elegant with lingering citrus and mineral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry • Fresh • Crisp • Mineral-Driven • Unoaked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB-Qā White emphasizes purity of fruit and freshness rather than oak influence, making it an ideal white for warm weather, seafood, and Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; 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