Clos St. Thomas
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A family-founded Bekaa Valley estate where a hilltop chapel, limestone soils, and 65 hectares of vines tell the story of modern Lebanese wine.
Clos St. Thomas is a boutique Lebanese estate in Kab-Elias, Bekaa Valley, founded in 1990 by Said Touma and his family. Planted at 1000 metres on limestone and clay soils, the 65-hectare property produces around 16 different wine styles from both international and indigenous varieties.
- Founded in 1990 by Said Touma and family in Kab-Elias, Bekaa Valley
- 65 hectares of vineyards planted at 1000 metres altitude
- Soils are limestone and clay under a Mediterranean climate with cool nights
- Named after an on-site chapel dedicated to St Thomas
- Fermentation and ageing caves dug 30 metres below the castle walls
- Produces approximately 16 different wine styles, including Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends
- Ranked among the top 5 estates in the Bekaa Valley region
History and Origins
Said Touma and his family established Clos St. Thomas in 1990 on a hill overlooking the Bekaa Valley. The estate takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St Thomas that sits in the middle of the vineyards, giving the property a distinctive identity among Lebanese producers. The winery infrastructure includes a wine storehouse for fermentation and ageing, with caves carved 30 metres below the castle walls.
- Founded in 1990 by Said Touma and family
- Named after an on-site chapel dedicated to St Thomas
- Ageing caves dug 30 metres below the castle walls
- Located in Kab-Elias, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Terroir and Viticulture
The vineyards sit at 1000 metres elevation on a hillside overlooking the Bekaa Valley. Limestone and clay soils provide excellent drainage and mineral structure, while the Mediterranean climate brings dry summers, cool nights, and abundant rainfall. These conditions suit both the international varieties and the indigenous Lebanese grape Obeidy. The estate operates under organic and sustainable viticultural practices.
- 1000 metres altitude on a Bekaa Valley hillside
- Limestone and clay soils
- Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool nights
- Organic and sustainable farming practices
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Clos St. Thomas grows ten grape varieties across its 65 hectares, producing approximately 16 different wine styles. The range spans Bordeaux-style reds built on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Rhône-inspired blends incorporating Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, and whites from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and the indigenous Lebanese variety Obeidy. Les Emirs Rouge is crafted from Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Chateau St. Thomas Rouge receives 18 months of ageing in French oak. The estate is open for wine tours and tastings Monday to Saturday.
- Les Emirs Rouge: Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon blend
- Chateau St. Thomas Rouge aged 18 months in French oak
- Obeidy white wine made from an indigenous Lebanese grape variety
- Approximately 16 wine styles produced across the range
Reds show dark fruit, structure, and spice from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah-led blends, with French oak contributing depth and polish. Whites range from aromatic and textured Viognier to the crisp, mineral character of indigenous Obeidy.
- Clos St. Thomas Les Emirs Rouge$15-20Syrah, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offering approachable Bekaa Valley character.Find →
- Clos St. Thomas Obeidy White$15-20Rare chance to taste the indigenous Lebanese Obeidy grape from a leading estate.Find →
- Chateau St. Thomas Rouge$25-35Bordeaux-style red aged 18 months in French oak; flagship of the estate's range.Find →
- Founded 1990 by Said Touma; located in Kab-Elias, Bekaa Valley at 1000 metres elevation
- 65 hectares on limestone and clay under a Mediterranean climate with cool nights
- Produces around 16 wine styles including Bordeaux and Rhône-style blends
- Chateau St. Thomas Rouge aged 18 months in French oak; Les Emirs Rouge is Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Obeidy is an indigenous Lebanese white variety grown on the estate; organic and sustainable practices observed