ARAKS
This anise flavored aperitive differs from its French cousins, the latter being produced from grains whereas the Lebanese results from the distillation of grapes. Its percentage of alcohol is also higher by some 5 to 8 degrees !
Generally speaking, Lebanese do accompany their entire meals with that refreshing beverage rather than using it as a mere aperitif. It should be noted also that one way of measuring the quality of arak is to look for the density of its whiteness when mixed with water.
It is best served by pouring water (about 4 times the amount of arak) before putting ice cubes.
By the glass
El Massaya Fakra Kefraya Ksarak Pierre Brun Touma
In 375ml bottle
Fakra Kefraya Ksarak
Digestif
By the glass :
Vieille eau-de-vie Château Ksara
Aged in an oak vat for 40 years, and bottled more than 25 years ago, this Lebanese "Armagnac" may not be found anywhere else in Québec!
wINeS
Aperitif wine by the glass : Lacrima d'oro….Château Kefraya
Dessert wine 500ml btle: Moscatel de Ksara …Château Ksara
White wines 750ml Format * Varietals
Blanc éternel 2000…Château Fakra * Ugni blanc, Clairette
Blanc de blancs Château Ksara * Sauvignon, Sémillon, Chardonnay
Blanc de blancs Château Kefraya * Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier
La Dame Blanche Château Kefraya * Bourboulenc, Clairette, Ugni
La Perle du Château Domaine Wardi * Chardonnay
Blanc de l'Observatoire Château Ksara * Sauvignon, Muscat, Clairette
Red Wines 750ml Format * Varietals
Château Fakra 2000 * Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cinsault
Château Kefraya 1999 * Cabernet Sauvignon., Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Château Ksara 2001 * Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Château Les Cèdres Domaine Wardi * n/d
Château Nakad Cave Nakad *Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot
Comte de M 2000 Château Kefraya * Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Cuvée du 3ième millénaire, Château Ksara * n/d
Hochar Père et Fils, 2000, Château Musar * n/d
Les Bretèches Château Kefraya * Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Les Émirs Clos St- Thomas * Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignan
Merlot Wardi Domaine Wardi * Merlot
Prieuré de Ksara Château Ksara * Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Réserve du Couvent 2002 Château Ksara * Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, Carignan
lebanese wines by the glass
Le Blanc de l'Observatoire, Château Ksara
Le Prieuré de Ksara, Château Ksara
In the small village of Ain Hourché, settled by the Farhood family over a century ago,
Showing up its presence …. and magnificence !