Ksara Blanc De L’ Observatoire 75cl

Bright, refreshing, and seriously easy to get along with, this Lebanese white from Château Ksara is a go-to when you want something citrus-forward, lively, and not boring.

It’s built for people who like their white wine with snap. Think lemon zest, crunchy green apple, and a hint of floral freshness, all held together by crisp acidity that makes your next sip feel inevitable. It’s the kind of white that cleans up rich bites and keeps light meals feeling, well, light.

• Appearance: Pale straw with greenish highlights, clear and bright.
• Nose: Lemon and grapefruit, green apple, soft white flowers, a faint herbal edge.
• Taste: Citrus and orchard fruit up front, brisk acidity through the middle, dry and refreshing rather than fruity-sweet.
• Body: Light to medium-bodied, crisp and energetic.
• Finish: Clean, zesty, with a gentle citrus peel bitterness that keeps it sharp.

If you’re used to white wines that feel flat after the first glass, this one’s your reset button. The acidity gives it structure and lift, so it doesn’t fade into the background. You taste the citrus, you get that little herbal flicker, and then it wraps up neat and dry.

Where it really shines is versatility. It works when you’re throwing together a quick dinner, it’s solid for a casual get-together, and it’s a great “starter” bottle for anyone curious about Lebanese wine beyond the usual French, Italian, or New World picks.

Lebanon doesn’t get enough credit for whites with this kind of brightness and balance. This bottle is a reminder that the Bekaa Valley knows what it’s doing, especially when you want flavour that feels clear and lifted instead of heavy.

Fun Fact: Château Ksara was founded by Jesuit priests in the 1800s, and they’re famous for uncovering natural caves that became ideal wine cellars for ageing and storage.