Cave Kouroum: Exceptional Lebanese Wines

Located in the picturesque village of Kefraya, at the foothills of Barouk Mountain in the Bekaa Valley, Cave Kouroum is a winery that beautifully marries traditional winemaking techniques with modern technology. Spanning 7,500 square meters, this estate is an inviting destination for wine enthusiasts eager to expand their knowledge of Lebanese wines.

The Rich Heritage of Cave Kouroum

The Rahal family's winemaking legacy dates back several decades. In 1998, Mr. Bassim Rahal began his journey in the wine industry as a grape harvest negotiator. That same year, he established Cave Kouroum, producing the acclaimed vintage Brut de Cuve. His inaugural wine received significant recognition at Vinexpo Bordeaux in 2001, marking the winery's entry into the global wine scene.

Stunning Vistas and Diverse Vineyards

Perched on the eastern slopes of Barouk Mountain, Cave Kouroum's vineyards stretch across 180 hectares, showcasing a variety of grapes such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and Carignan. The estate also cultivates Cinsault, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Marselan, along with white varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Clairette, and Muscat.

The winery's upper section features contemporary architecture, complemented by a spacious patio and a well-equipped tasting room.

In the lower section, the winemaking process unfolds, where vinification and aging take place in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, ensuring the production of high-quality wines.

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Majd Noureldine
March 25, 2024
Visiting this winery in Lebanon was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and treated to a fantastic day of wine exploration. The staff provided thorough explanations about their wines, and the tasting experience was exceptional. We left with several bottles to enjoy with friends. I highly recommend this winery to anyone looking for a memorable wine tasting experience in Lebanon
Tony Gebara
August 10, 2018
lovely visit, great wine nice hospitable people with a cosy atmosphere. took us through a tour of the winery followed by a wine tasting. surprised this large scale place made boutique wine quality wines. Very interesting.
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Location

Location Kafraya Main Road, Kefraya, West Bekaa, , Lebanon

Region

Zahle, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Fortified Wine

Grape varieties

Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache Noir
Carignan
Cinsault
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Marselan
Sauvignon Blanc
Grenache Blanc
Chardonnay
Viognier
Clairette
Muscat

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Kevin Farah
Reviewed on April 20, 2024

Visiting Cave Kouroum was truly one of the most beautiful winery experiences I ever had. From the moment I stepped into the cave, I was enveloped in the aroma of grapes. The guided tour was led by knowledgeable, passionate and friendly staff. One highlight of the tour is the underground cellar, where rows of oak barrels and tanks line the chambers. Their exceptional wines are a must! If you're looking for a destination that perfectly captures the essence of Lebanese winemaking at its finest, you know where to go!

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Majd Noureldine
Reviewed on March 25, 2024

Visiting this winery in Lebanon was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and treated to a fantastic day of wine exploration. The staff provided thorough explanations about their wines, and the tasting experience was exceptional. We left with several bottles to enjoy with friends. I highly recommend this winery to anyone looking for a memorable wine tasting experience in Lebanon

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Anna Baradhi
Reviewed on March 25, 2024

Lovely experience at a lovely winery with the lovely twins 🥰 If you’d like to go on a winery trip, taste exquisite wines, and meet genuine owners, Cave Kouroum is the place to be 🥰

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paul fleifleh
Reviewed on January 11, 2024

Absolutely loved this place. Visited the winery the first time with my friend Andrew from Australia, my sister in Law and my brother Joe. And the second time went with another friend of mine, Wayne, also from Australia and my brother Joe. Andrew and Wayne were visiting Lebanon for the first time and absolutely loved Cave Kouroum. During the first visit, Karen took us on a tour around the Winery and also took care of the wine tasting. On the second visit, we also had the company of Karim during both the tour and tasting. In short, the wines from Cave Kouroum provide exceptional value for money and are very well made. The stand outs for me were The 2012 Syrah (Well balanced and elegant Syrah. Fruity with a touch of Spice), Ambrosia(Crazy complex blend of 6 different varieties that was oaked for 4 years if i recall correctly) and Blanc Perle (Hopefully I got the name right. This is Karen's first wine if my memory serves me right! Aromatic, fresh with a dry finish , perfect for a hot summer night). 7 Cepages was very nice too but i found it too acidic for my taste buds as it probably needs food... It was my brother Joe's favorite red. The Rose was also good but a bit different from your average Rose. A little bit too pungent with the tanins but that is a plus in my books. A big surprise to me was also the Red Sweet wine which I generally dislike but really liked this one as it had a good level of alcohol and wasn't too sweet and had a very nice aroma of Rosewater! Also, the Arak was of exceptional quality just like the wines. Really enjoyed Cave Kourom and my only issue is that i can't buy their wines in Australia lol Hopefully that will change in the future and in the mean time i will enjoy the few bottles I managed to bring back home with me. Safe to say that Cave Kouroum has a very bright future ahead under the leadership of Karen and Karim. Both were extremely professional, polite and very knowledgeable. Really good to see such young talent leading the way in the Lebanese wine industry. An absolute must visit if you are in Lebanon.

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Souraya Rezk
Reviewed on August 17, 2023

The best wine in Lebanon 🍷…the white and the Rosé are refreshing and the red wine is delicious 🍇

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cave Kouroum

Where is Cave Kouroum located?

Cave Kouroum is located in Zahle, Lebanon

What type of wines does Cave Kouroum produce?

Cave Kouroum produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Fortified Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Cave Kouroum?

At Cave Kouroum, they cultivate Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Cinsault, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Marselan, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Clairette, Muscat.

What languages do they speak at the Cave Kouroum?

At Cave Kouroum they speak English, French.

Do they produce organic wines at Cave Kouroum?

No, Cave Kouroum is not an organic wine producer.