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Petit Castel is the second wine of Domaine du Castel, Eli Ben-Zaken's pioneering Judean Hills estate west of Jerusalem at 2,400 feet. A Bordeaux blend — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot — hand-harvested from low-yielding vines and matured sixteen months in French oak.
Mood: Polished, structured, serious.
Sommelier's note
"The 'little' Castel only by name — proper Israeli grand-vin pedigree at a more reachable shelf."
Tasting notes
Blackcurrant, dark plum, cedar, graphite, a thread of dried herb. Full-bodied, dry, polished tannins; cassis and black cherry on a chalky frame, with oak-spice integration that gives it weight without weight. Long, mineral, savory, with a tobacco-leaf afterglow.
Pairing
Shabbos prime rib, slow-braised lamb shoulder, mushroom cholent, aged kashkaval. Decant an hour; built to age.
Details
| Producer | Domaine du Castel |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| Region | Judean Hills (Haute Judée) |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Style | Red, Dry, Bordeaux Blend |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
| Hashgacha | OK |
| Mevushal | No |
| Kosher for Passover | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What is Castel Petit Castel (750ml)?
The second wine of Domaine du Castel — a dry Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot from the Judean Hills, aged sixteen months in French oak at 14% alcohol.
Is Petit Castel mevushal?
No. This wine is not mevushal — for finer points of practical halacha, consult your rov.
Is Petit Castel kosher for Passover?
Yes. It is OK certified and its details list it as Kosher for Passover.
Does Kosher Wine Direct ship it to my state?
Yes — we ship to all 50 states, with free shipping on orders over $150 and free shipping on every case. See our Shipping page for details.
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