When they were children, Georges & Daniel’s home was hit by one of the first bombs in the Lebanese Civil War. Both brothers suffered grave injuries and as a result of the bombing, the family fled to France. Their mother, Marie Daou, summoning her innate strength and courage, led the family to safety in France where they would build a new life.

This impactful time, defined in their history by love and hope, inspires Bodyguard. Chapters later, when the family would lose everything yet again, Georges & Daniel would find themselves the new guardians of the Daou Family. The 2020 Bodyguard is the newest edition to this exceptional collection from winemaker Daniel Daou. Bold and brooding, it displays a vivid, deep purple hue accompanied by an intense nose of chocolate-covered blueberry, black raspberry, Zante currant, pencil lead, and damp forest floor. Secondary layers reveal notes of kirsch, fennel, black olive, and a hint of cool wintergreen. A lush palate of black plum, dried cherry, and blackberry are supported by a firm structure with polished fine-grained tannins. Highlights of dusty leather, dried sage and truffle add layers of complexity that complement the rich, dark fruit. The finish strikes an impressive balance of power and grace, with lingering notes of currant, dark chocolate, and crushed stone minerality that enhance the fullness of the experience.