Ixsir Altitudes Blanc 2020

Batroun

/ 5 ( reviews)

91pts, James Suckling, 2019
95pts, International Wine Challenge, 2019

Lebanon has an exceptionally long history in making fine wine. This is one from high-altitude vineyards, 1,800m above sea level. Hence its name. Crisp, mineral-fresh, floral and elegant, from a top Bordeaux winemaker too, it's aromatic and delicious.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rounded, creamy texture, ripe stone fruits, bright minerality

Aroma

Ripe and lightly tropical, rose petal notes, citrus and wet stone

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Dry
Obeidy-based blend
Lebanon
Pale green straw
Vegetarian

14.5% ABV
10.88 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2024
Vegan

Despite a long, troubled history, Lebanon is a source for excepionally fine wines. Both red and white. Named “the wine world’s best-kept secret” by Master of Wine Tim Atkin, this country has been making fine wines for thousands of years. Plus, Ixsir is one of Lebanon’s finest wineries. No surprise really, considering the legend who works as consultant there, Hubert de Boüard, also behind Saint-Émilion’s £250-a-bottle Château Angélus. Resident winemaker is Gabriel Rivero, who did a stint at Bordeaux's renowned Sociando Mallet. Using a unique blend of Obeidy, Muscat and Viognier, this aromatic white is made at a modern winery with award-winning green credentials. It perfectly captures the mountain freshness of the Lebanese vineyards.

"A delicious, dry white. Rose-water and pineapple character. Full-bodied with a creamy texture" James Suckling
On the 2019 vintage