{"product_id":"ixsir-grande-reserve-white","title":"Ixsir Grande Reserve White 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine exudes the typical aromas of Viognier, with subtle hints of white flowers, particularly honeysuckle, on the nose. Rounded and well-balanced with a lovely freshness and intriguing notes of white pepper spice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Varieties: 60% Viognier, 25% Sauvignon and 15% Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2023 - 14% abv\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAging: 6 months in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% used)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Plots: Bechouat, Kab Elias, Hadath Baalbek\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003cbr\u003ePaired perfectly with a roasted chicken or turkey as well as with curries and spicy dishes with strongly flavored sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIXSIR\u003cbr\u003eThe name IXSIR derives from ‘Iksir’, the original Arabic word for ‘Elixir’, a word common to many languages that defines the purest form of all substances - a secret potion that grants eternal youth and love.\u003cbr\u003eThe vision behind IXSIR is to reveal the best terroirs of Lebanon, some long since forgotten. Cultivated with respect to sustainable agriculture, IXSIR’s vineyards are spread across the mountains of Lebanon on clay-calcareous and limestone soil, from Batroun to Jezzine, benefiting from microclimates that are unique to Lebanon. IXSIR’s vineyards culminate at an altitude of 1,800 metres, making them the highest in the Northern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully handcrafted by IXSIR’s winemaker, the wines reflect the purity and freshness of the Lebanese mountains through richness, elegance and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking takes place in a vineyard located on the hills of Batroun where a 17th century traditional Lebanese house presides over a contemporary winery with sustainability at its core. Recognized several times for its green credentials, the IXSIR winery was named by CNN as one of the greenest building in the world. It has also won the international Architizer A+ Award, the Good Green Design award and the Green Mind MENA Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christopher Piper Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57377128120704,"sku":null,"price":28.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/files\/IxsirGrandeReserveWhite2023.jpg?v=1770729541","url":"https:\/\/www.christopherpiperwines.co.uk\/products\/ixsir-grande-reserve-white","provider":"Christopher Piper Wines Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}