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Bekaa Governorate
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Chateau Ksara
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Chateau Ksara
4.5
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Chateau Ksara, the country's oldest winery, founded in 1857 by Jesuit Fathers. In August 1973, sold to a consortium of Lebanese businessmen Chateau Ksara's motto is "Modernity in Tradition". It is an idea that captures perfectly our position as Lebanon's oldest winery and the pioneering spirit that has kept Chateau Ksara at the forefront of Lebanon's wine industry, for over 156 years. Today's wine drinkers are both informed and discerning, and therefore we are committed to producing quality wines - varietals and blends made from our 25 local and international varieties - that will satisfy all palates and suit all occasions. Not only are our wines made to the most exacting standards with state of the art equipment, they also reflect the terroir of the Lebanon's historic Bekaa Valley, an area that has been making wine for over 2,000 years. It is a legacy that we respect with every bottle we make. Brand values The name of Chateau Ksara has become associated with the three core values: tradition, nobility and modernity. These are emphasized through name and lineage (tradition); through a high-quality product (nobility) and the tremendous innovative advances made since 1991 (modernity). Visit one of the world's most beautiful Wine Cellars 7 days per week from 9a.m till 6 p.m
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Rose o
4 contributions
Second visit!
Nov 2023 • Solo
It was great. Bought a lot of wine. Everyone is so nice and friendly there. I took a tour back in July with a very nice tour guide named Aymen but he doesn’t work there anymore. Would’ve loved to say hi. Overall, great wine and great history.
Written 25 November 2023
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Safaa O
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Beautiful wine caves, highly recommend
Sep 2023 • Friends
We loved the guided tour and the style of the château, a lot of history behind the making of their wines. Our guide Reine was super knowledgeable about the history of the place, the wine formulas, and the age of each wine. Reine was also super friendly and very fun to walk around with. I highly recommend.
Written 29 September 2023
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Matty Yaqo
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SATISFIED
Sep 2023 • Family
My wife and I recently visited Chateau Ksara in Lebanon, and it was an extraordinary experience, largely thanks to our fantastic tour guide, Elise.

Elise's knowledge and passion for the winemaking process and the history of Chateau Ksara were exceptional. She brought the rich heritage of the vineyard to life with captivating storytelling and a deep understanding of every detail.

Elise expertly guided us through the vineyards, sharing insights into the region's terroir and grape varietals. Inside the cellar, she made the winemaking process accessible and fascinating, even for newcomers to wine.

The wine tasting was a highlight, with Elise's guidance allowing us to savor the intricate flavors and aromas of Chateau Ksara's wines. Her warm hospitality and willingness to answer our questions made us feel like valued guests.
Written 26 September 2023
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Navigate778321
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Fantastic
Apr 2023 • Friends
Really beautiful winery our guide Reine was very knowledgeable and delivered the historical history of the area . The extend tour was amazing with the wine sampling to finish a great afternoon. Thank you Reine and Chateau Ksara .
Written 27 April 2023
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fomouraud
Angers, France5 contributions
Tasting at Ksara
Apr 2023 • Friends
Excellent tasting conducted by Josephine : good advices and kind welcome. Impressive description of Ksara potential !! I already met the export team in the past but appreciated the wines especially roses and red
Written 26 April 2023
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Nermine E
New Cairo City, Egypt107 contributions
Amazing experience in the oldest winery founded by tje Jesuits in 1857
Apr 2023 • Couples
Deserves a 5 and Reine was our host who gave us an amazing comprehensive tour with in depth explanation. Very enjoyable and excellent wine product lines
Written 8 April 2023
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Amar R
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Worth it
Mar 2023 • Friends
Great experience! Had some trouble at the restaurant with the service and the orders but the same was resolved professionally and swiftly by Elio. We had wine tasting with Reine who is pure positive energy and very knowledgeable! We learned so much about wine and enjoyed every second of the tour and tasting. Marienne at reception had great management skills and was very professional, much respect to her.
Written 18 March 2023
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Abel
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Interesting experience about Lebanese culture
Jan 2023 • Couples
Very pleasant experience, the host was nice and interesting and she taught us not only about the wine but also about Lebanese culture.
愉快的经历，工作人员有趣
Written 25 January 2023
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electra2015
Thessaloniki, Greece99 contributions
very interesting
Dec 2022
a very good tour with very interesting sites and very interesting information. however, the ladies in the reception and the shop are very agitated bordering on irritated by the visitors; UNLESS you purchase a large bottle or bottles. in the reception instead of trying to instruct and organize visitors they want to know the minute you approach them what you want. im talking about the wine tasting experience you have the chance to do. i found them very annoyed by our presence ( i was visiting with a group ). i bought the very small bottles of arak ( KSARAK ) and when i asked for price the lady told me a higher one. it s good that they had price tags at the back and i corrected her. however, i do recommend it, it s a beautiful experience. you have to make an appointment before you visit.
Written 30 December 2022
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Rasha E
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Disappointing
Aug 2022 • Friends
Walk to the cave was poor, explanation rushed, wine tasting cheap as for the customer service or relations extremely unprofessional, the food was bad quality, pasta inedible, the whole place deserves a redo!
Written 16 September 2022
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