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LEBANON<br />
DISCOVERY<br />
AMPHORAS USED BY THE PHOENICIANS TO TRANSPORT THEIR WINES<br />
In Antiquity, Lebanon was home to several vibrant cities. Beirut,<br />
Baalbek, Byblos, Tyre, Kefraya and Saghbine still contain widespread<br />
evidence of highly evolved civilizations that embraced the arts, viticulture,<br />
law, music and mosaic, to name a few. The Temple of Bacchus built<br />
by the Romans as a tribute to the God of wine and pleasure in Baalbek<br />
stands today as a reminder of the immense history of viticulture and<br />
cultural intersections in the country.<br />
There was a sense of magic when the journey of discovery of Lebanese<br />
wineries and wines started. The magic stems not only from witnessing<br />
the resilience and ingenuity of all the talented people crafting their wines<br />
but also from the discovery of the bountiful Lebanese terroir from the<br />
North to the South of the country. Despite the dire economic situation,<br />
the modern Lebanese wine scene has never been more vibrant. Lebanese<br />
wineries are showing exceptional courage and resilience in the face of<br />
adversity. Although each winery has its own identity, uniqueness,<br />
AUTUMN 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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