Les Celliers de Meknès is a large wine producer in Morocco that was founded in 1954. The documents provide background on Morocco's wine history, describing how vineyards were introduced by the Carthaginians and expanded under Roman rule. It then discusses Les Celliers de Meknès' role in improving quality and developing appellations of origin for Moroccan wines. The documents also profile some of Les Celliers de Meknès' brands and vineyards.

2. My team and I are very pleased to introduce you to our wines and thank you for the interest you have shown.
We hope that you will have as much pleasure enjoying them as we had in making and growing them.
I have been a vine grower since 1956 and started les celliers de Meknès in 1954,which, thanks to our loyal customers,
have enjoyed constant rising notoriety both in Morocco and throughout the world Quality being our main objective,
we are working constantly towards improving it for you.
In an ever changing world, surrounded by a team of men and women, I aspire to a well established presence of
Moroccan wines that illustrate competitiveness, originality andexcellence.
Enjoy your tasting
Brahim ZNIBER
A w o r d f r o m
o u r C E O

3. Over 2500 years ago, Carthaginians introduced vine in Morocco, making our country one of the first wine producers in
the world. Under the Roman Empire, our vineyard expanded rapidly. Moroccan wines were already greatly appreciated
in Europe, especially in Rome and Lutetia (Paris).
In the 19th century, the Moroccan vineyard was destroyed by the phylloxera like all the vines of the Mediterranean
basin.
It is during the French protectorate (1912-1956) that vine has been reintroduced in Morocco with traditional varieties
from the south of France such as cinsault, carignan, grenache, clairette and ugni blanc. Moroccan wines were exported
in bulk, mostly towards France.
In 1967, the application of the Treaty of Rome prohibited the blending of European and foreign wines. Naturally, national
producers evolved towards bottled wines bringing forth the rebirth of the Moroccan Label.
Instrumental to this renaissance, Brahim Zniber, through Les Celliers de Meknès, created the first wines with appella-
tions of origin Guerrouane and Beni M’Tir, which are among the most famous in Morocco.
In 1991, Brahim Zniber is also one of the chief actors of the vineyard’s renewal with the introduction of noble grapes
such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, chardonnay…Associated with important investments in technology of
vinification, the quality of Moroccan wines has not ceased to improve. The numerous medals obtained in prestigious
international wine challenges attest it.
Today, our wines are recognized and largely appreciated around the world.
M O R O C C O W I N E H I S T O R Y

4. It was in 1956 that Mr. Brahim Zniber began his journey as a wine maker.
His passion for the land and vines , combined with a fierce desire to give its nobility back to the Moroccan wines , led to
the creation of the ancestor of Les Celliers de Meknes: the « Samavin » company, that became over the time “Meknes
Vins”, then « Les Celliers de Meknes.»
Les Celliers de Meknes is now the largest wine making company in Morocco and has always been at the center of the
evolution of the moroccan Vine growing culture.
From the early “Appellations d’Origine Garantie” to the creation in 1998 of the first Moroccan “AOC Coteaux de l’Atlas ”, then
the first appellation “Chateau” granted in 2004, Les Celliers de Meknes have worked constantly on improving the quality
of Moroccan wines.
With an annual production of over 25 million bottles , « Les Celliers de Meknes « have the ambition to see the authentic,
original and qualitative Moroccan wines increasingly present all around the world.
T h e S t o r y o f O u r W i n e r y

5. The cradle of the greatest civilizations, the Mediterranean basin has always been a land of predilection for vineyards.
Thanks to its temperate climate, generous sun and naturally rich soils, Morocco, and in particular the Meknes
region is its natural extension.
O u r v i n e y a r d s
The Celliers de Meknes estates cover nearly 2 000 hectares of vineyards
divided among Morocco’s most prestigious appellations of origin, among
which the AOG Guerrouane, AOG Beni M’Tir, and the country›s only AOC
“Les Coteaux de l’Atlas” whose best parcels have been graded as
“Premier Cru”.
The climate of the Middle Atlas in the foothills on which most of our
estates are situated, the elevation ranging from 580 to 700 meters, the
moderate rainfall and generous sunshine all provide our vineyards with
an exceptional site unrivaled in Morocco.

6. Created in 2004, the Château Roslane is the only wine making facility to be granted the “Chateau” appellation in
Morocco.
It includes a 70 000 hectoliter cellar of which 11000 are air conditioned, stainless steel tanks, three sorting conveyor
tables for unloading grapes, a coaxial heat exchanger for coloring the entire harvest, pneumatic presses, underground
ageing cellars featured with constant temperature and humidity control with a capacity of 3000 oak barrels and 3
millions laid bottles.
Built in a pure Moroccan architectural design, the Château Roslane also includes 700 hectares of vineyards, gardens,
«riads», fountains, Moroccan reception rooms...
C h A t e a u R o s l a n e

7. o u r b r a n d s

8. Les TROIs Domaines Red
Born from a subtle blend of noble and traditional grapes, the “Les Trois Domaines” is a
full-bodied, fruity and easy-to-drink red wine.
Served between 14-16°c, it will go nicely with barbecues, cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine.
Les TROIS Domaines Rosé
Born from a subtle blend of noble and traditional grapes, the “Les Trois Domaines” is a soft,
fruity and easy-to-drink rosé. Served between 10-12°c, this wine is of all moments. It will go
nicely with most of your preferred dishes.
Les TROIS Domaines Gris
Born from the traditional grape Cinsault, the “Les Trois Domaines” is a fresh and easy-to-
drink fruity wine.Served between 10-12°c, it will go nicely with salads, grilled fish, and spicy
dishes.
Les TROIS Domaines White
Born from a subtle blend of noble and traditional grapes, the “Les Trois Domaines” is an
exquisite and particularly fruity white wine. Served between 10-12°c, it will go nicely with
seafood, cheeses and Mediterranean specialties.
L E S T R O I S D O M A I N E S . A O G G u e r r o u a n e

9. Ksar Red
Born from noble and traditional grapes, the “Ksar” is a full-bodied, fruity and easy-
to-drink red wine.Served between 14-16°c, it will go nicely with barbecues, cheeses
and Mediterranean cuisine.
Ksar Rosé
Born from noble and traditional grapes, the “Ksar” is a soft, fruity and easy-to-drink
rosé.Served between 10-12°c, this wine is of all moments. It will go nicely with most
of your preferred dishes.
Ksar White
Born from noble and traditional grapes, the “Ksar” is an exquisite and particularly
fruity white wine. Served between 46-50°F (8-10°C), it will go nicely with seafood,
cheeses and Mediterranean specialties.
K S A R . A O G B e n i M ’ T i r

10. Ksar Bahia Red
Born from a complex union of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Shiraz (30%), the
“Ksar Bahia” has an intense and elaborated bouquet.
Savoured at 15-17°c, this sensuous velvety red wine will go marvellously with your
most refined red meat dishes.
Ksar Bahia Rosé
Born from the noble grape Cabernet Sauvignon, the “Ksar Bahia” is a fruity, soft and
distinguished rosé wine.Savoured at 10-12°c, it will go marvellously with your spicy
dishes sweet and sour specialties, as well as your red fruit desserts.
Ksar Bahia White
Born from the noble grape Sauvignon blanc, the “Ksar Bahia” is an elegant white
wine with subtle flavours. Savoured at 10-12°c, it will go marvellously with your fish
specialties and white meat dishes.
K S A R B A H I A . A O G B e n i M ’ T i r

11. Domaine Riad Jamil Red
Vineyards is a red wine obtained from grapes of old vines of Carignan(100%)
vinified in carbonic maceration. Enhanced by an ageing in French oak barrels,
it will delight you by its exceptionally deep and intense bouquet fostered by
its subtle red fruit flavours. Savoured at 15-17°c, this soft, velvety wine will go
very nicely on your most refined dishes.
Domaine Riad Jamil Rosé
Vineyards is a “rosé de saignée” of pure Shiraz (100%) vinified at low tem-
perature. It will delight your eyes by its profound colour, your mouth by its
distinct taste and your nose by its exceptional flavours. Savoured at 10-12°c,
this wine will be successful at your aperitifs and will go very nicely with your
exotic specialties and your mediterranean dishes.
Domaine Riad Jamil White
Vineyards is a 100% chardonnay vinified at low temperature. Enhanced by a
short ageing in French oak barrels, it will enchant you by its vivacity, its har-
mony and its intense bouquet. Savoured at 10-12°c, it will be perfect for your
aperitif and will go very nicely with your most refined seafood specialties.
D O M A I N E R I A D J A M I L A O G B E N I M ’ T I R

12. Resulting from a life-long shared passion, the Château Roslane adheres to very
strict rules of winemaking.
Yield : Limited to 50 hectoliters per hectare.
Terroir : Extremely well suited to vine growing, lime-rich clayey soils encourage
vines to grow deep roots to find nourishment. The dry siliceous sub soil, the
climatic influences of the Atlas mountains, the elevation of the vineyard (700 m)
and a very generous sunshine participate in the elaboration of a very harmonious
wine.
Harvest : Carried out between end of August and end of September, it is entirely
manual. The grapes are gathered in 18-kg cases and are sorted on arrival.
Fermentation : Traditional with controlled temperature between 25 and 28 °C.
Ageing : 100% aged in new fine-grained French oak barrels made from oak
coming from the forests of Allier and Tronçais, followed by at least 18 months in
laid bottles in our cellar.
Serving Temperature : 16-18 °C.
The Château Roslane Premier Cru 2003 red is complex and intense. It will seduce
you with your finest cuisine.
CHÂaTEAU ROSLANEAOC Les Coteaux de l’Atlas
Premier Cru - Rouge / Red 2003

13. Resulting from a life-long shared passion, the Château Roslane adheres to very
strict rules of winemaking.
Yield : Limited to 50 hectoliters per hectare.
Terroir : Extremely well suited to vine growing, lime-rich clayey soils encou-
rage vines to grow deep roots to find nourishment. The dry siliceous sub soil,
the climatic influences of the Atlas mountains, the elevation of the vineyard
(700 m) and a very generous sunshine participate in the elaboration of a very
harmonious wine.
Harvest : Carried out beginning of August, it is entirely manual. The grapes
are gathered in 18-kg cases and are sorted on arrival.
Fermentation : 100% v inified in French oak barrels with woodstick stirring
on dregs.
Ageing : 100% aged in fine-grained French oak barrels made from oak coming
from the forests of Allier and Tronçais for 5 months.
Serving Temperature : 10-12°C.
The Château Roslane Premier Cru 2006 white is delicate and very well ba-
lanced. It will seduce you with your finest cuisine.
CHÂaTEAU ROSLANE AOC Les Coteaux de l’Atlas
Premier Cru - Blanc / White 2006

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