Château Chbat is a family wine estate on the slopes of Mount Lebanon at Aramoun. It was founded in 1847 by Yussef (Joseph) Chbat and Monseigneur Gebrael Chbat on land that had belonged to the Monastère Ecole de la Charité, and the family describes it as Lebanon's first commercial winery. Five generations of the same family have owned it since. Sami Chbat kept the winery going through the civil war, and after his death production paused while the family held on to the estate. Today the estate is led by Maurice Chbat as CEO and Edwin Chbat as CFO. Vines grow at 730 meters in Aramoun, with further parcels above 1,000 meters in the Bekaa. The website includes a bottle authenticity check.
Château Chbat at a glance
- Founded in 1847
- Five generations of single-family ownership
- Vines at 730 m in Aramoun and above 1,000 m in the Bekaa
- Bottle authenticity check on its website
Who is behind Château Chbat
- Yussef (Joseph) Chbat (Co-founder). Source: chateauchbat.com
- Monseigneur Gebrael Chbat (Co-founder). Source: chateauchbat.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Château Chbat?
The estate was founded in 1847 by Yussef (Joseph) and Monseigneur Gebrael Chbat.
Where are the vineyards?
In Aramoun on Mount Lebanon at about 730 meters, with additional parcels above 1,000 meters in the Bekaa Valley.
How can I check a bottle is genuine?
The winery offers a Check a Bottle authenticity page on its official website.