Casher - AOG Zenata - MD Excellence - Domaine des Ouled Thaleb, Benslimane, Morocco
Ouled Thaleb is one of the oldest Moroccan domaines, the vineyards are on the Atlantic coast about 50 km north-east of Casablanca. Ouled Thaleb features a catalogue of wines built around a solid reputation over more than a century. The Casher wine is an assemblage of 40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Syrah, 30% Arinarnoa. It poured as a dark and graceful deep red in the glass. An elegant taste, balanced tannins (lightly oaked) and pleasantly long after the swig.
An exotic send-off from Marseille-Provence airport’s relaunched lounge, Salon Cézanne. The lounge now has more space and a sparse menu of hot food, but has the unfortunate design air of the staff canteen at Alcatraz, due to the control tower and razor wire immediately outside. The Moroccan wine’s good though: enjoy your flight!