Domaine des Tourelles 'Grand Cuvée Pierre Brun' 2020/22, Lebanon

Faouzi E Issa has a knack for making fantastic wine in challenging circumstances. After earning his stripes at Château Margaux and with René Rostaing, he's one of the world's few Lebanese winemakers. And he's guaranteed to go down as one of the country's greats. This is made from small parcels of old-vine Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Each is picked by hand from high altitudes in the Bekaa Valley. It's savoury and full-bodied, with notes of black cherry, plum, blackcurrant, cedar and chocolate. Great with a lentil stew.