Chateau Musar, Think Bordeaux meets Arabian Nights, Chateau Musar's indulgent, sensuous flavours make it an unforgettable experience. It is also a testament to winemaking passion, dedication and bravery in the face of a 15-year civil war (1975-1990) .Founded by Gaston Hochar In 1930, at just 20 years old, inspired by Lebanon's 6,000-year winemaking tradition and his travels in Bordeaux created Chateau Musar . His 'wines with noblesse' greatly impressed senior officers in the army following on from the French mandate of the 1920s. Major Ronald Barton, of Château Langoa-Barton, stationed in Lebanon during World War II became a great friend, strengthening the links between Chateau Musar and Bordeaux that remain to this day.
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Cepage note: Lebanese winery in Ghazir, Lebanon, 15 miles north of the capital Beirut. Musar grapes grow in the Beqaa Valley, a fertile sunny valley at an altitude of ca. 1,000 metres (3,300 ft), situated 25 miles east of Beirut. The wine making is a tradition that goes back 6000 years in Lebanon.The winery was established by Gaston Hochar in 1930.The current proprietors are the sons, Ronald and Serge Hochar, the latter managing the estate since 1959, with Ronald Hochar .
Vintage note : A cool year with cold, rainy weather lasting until June, resulting in late flowering. arose from a cool year. Summer was sunny and very dry. Picking began on September 9th.
Tasting note: This elegant, fragrant, Cinsault-dominated vintage shows intense aromas. Very fruity and floral. Secondary notes of undergrowth, tar, cedar, wood polish and tobacco. Full and dry with silky tannins.
Grapes variety: Cinsault, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon
Geography : Ghazir, Bekaa Valley , Lebanon
Appellation: Bekaa Valley
Alcohol percentage 13.5%
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