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Review of the Lebanese wine from Batroun called Mawj Mourvedre

Lebanese Wines: Mawj Mourvedre 2023

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Name: Mawj Mourvedre 2023
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Mourvedre
Year: 2023
Country: Lebanon
Region: Batroun
Date Consumed: December 6, 2025

This was our first time trying a Lebanese single-varietal Mourvèdre, and Mawj set the bar pretty high. The young 2023 vintage is full-bodied and dry and comes with notes of plum, black fruits, and a strong gamey essence. When we first poured it, the wine smelled like barnyard and leather. It was powerful.

Although I wouldn’t classify the Mawj Mourvedre as an everyday wine, I liked this bottle a lot, and I’d happily drink more of it. It’s a promising first encounter with Mawj, and definitely not the last.

Château Aurora Cuvée du Patron Red Batroun Lebanon 2020

Lebanese Wines: Château Aurora Cuvée du Patron 2020

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Name: Château Aurora Cuvée du Patron
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Year: 2020
Country: Lebanon
Region: Batroun
Date Consumed: March 3, 2024

Even though we had purchased this wine when we were visiting the winery, I didn’t know this was a limited-edition bottle until I decided to read the label after opening it. Only 900 bottles of Château Aurora Cuvée du Patron 2020. If I had this information before uncorking the bottle, I might have thought twice about drinking it. But I’m happy I didn’t. It was an outstanding wine. It came with hints of dried black fruits and blackberries, and I couldn’t have asked for more.

I’ll give it a 90/100.

And if I ever get the chance to buy one again, I will.

Batroun Mountains Ruby Wine at Qortoba in Baabdat

Lebanese Wines: Batroun Mountains Ruby 2018

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Name: Batroun Mountains – Ruby 2018
Type: Red Wine
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Year: 2018
Country: Lebanon
Region: Batroun District

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Date Consumed: February 19, 2023

An affordable red wine that pairs nicely with Lebanese meza. A decent blend with notes of strawberry, tobacco, and vanilla. I’d give it a 67/100, and I wouldn’t mind enjoying another bottle.