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  • Country ranking ?

    9
  • Producer ranking ?

    8
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    A plate of very finely sliced culatello & the ultimate in prosciutto

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The Story

The red is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. Serge Hochar, who has been involved with the property since 1959, states that the Cabernet Sauvignon provides "the bones and the skeleton to the wine, the Carignan the flesh and muscle and the Cinsault the silky smooth finesse".

Musar wines are unique in that Hochar blends the varietals only after they have spent three years in barrels and then waits a further four years befor...

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Wine Information

In 2005 we experienced an unusual weather pattern in Lebanon – unequalled in 38 years! We had rain and
snow throughout January which lasted until mid February – followed by rain in March and April. Humid
but mild weather then set in from May through to September, with one very unusual day of rain on the
23rd July.

A guide to the style
In youth, Chateau Musar Reds are dense and richly-textured, with intense ‘baked fruit’ characters: plum...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Cherry Red and Clear

ending

Long, Smooth and Lingering

flavors

Smoky, Leather, Spice, Blackberry, Cranberry and Blackcurrant

nose

Youthful, Tempting, Complex and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Warming, Medium tannin, Balanced, Complex, Good texture, Youthful, Full-bodied, Harmonious, Round, Fresh, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Well-rounded and Exotic

Written Notes

Ruby. Needed a bit of air to get rid of some banana notes. Licorice, ripe cherries, blackberries, scented and exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and lively, fruity for Musar and refreshing. This is even more nuanced than my last few bottles. Lovely.
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Information

Origin

Ghazir, Bekaa Valley

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None
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