Product description
Vineyard: On gravelly soils over limestone. From vineyards near the Bekaa Valley villages of Aana and Kefraya. Planted from the 1930s onwards, yields are low from these mature bushvines (average age: 40 years)
Varietal Composotion: An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan.
Vinifiction: Each varietal was fermented with their natural yeasts in concrete vats, then aged for 12 months in French Nevers oak barrels before blending in January 2021. This vintage was bottled, without fining or filtration, during the summer months of July and August 2021.
2018 Tasting notes: The 2018 vintage has a deep garnet colour in the glass with dried cherries and mature red fruits on the nose. The palate is rich and concentrated with cranberries, raisins, and dates; there is good acidity with fine tannins. It has an enticing smoky, dusty fruit with soft liquorice undertones and at 6 years of age upon release, it is already developed and mature.
Pairs with: Lamb, roasts, grills, casseroles, game, and mature cheeses.
Serve at: 17 - 18°C.
Ageing: Enjoy now, keep fon another 10 years
- Characteristics
- Producer info
Producer
Chateau Musar
Wine color
Red
Wine style
Still
Country
Lebanon
Sweetness
Dry
Region
Bekaa Valley
Vintage
2018
Volume (ml)
750ml
Alcohol by volume
14%vol
Intl grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault
Special Wines
Bio & Biodynamic
