Chateau Musar Red Blend (2001)
| Winery: | Chateau Musar |
| Region: | Lebanon » Bekaa Valley |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Carignan , Cinsault |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Chateau Musar
Created in 1930 in the cellar of an old 17th century castle, Château Musar is as much the work of a family as the living testimony of all the civilisations that have tread its soil. After a long stay in France, Gaston Hochar returned to Lebanon and created Château Musar in the cellars of the old 'Mzar' castle in Ghazir, overlooking the Mediterranean sea. What began as a hobby soon became a passion; a passion inspired by an initial encounter with renowned viticulturist Ronald Barton while he was stationed in Lebanon during the Second World War. The family's love for wine grew and in 1959, after completing his oenology diploma in Bordeaux, the eldest son, Serge, entered the business. Some call him the magician, the man behind this extraordinary wine. His response is that he only seeks is to translate what nature intended. Serge's younger brother Ronald, named after the late Barton, took over Château Musar's marketing and finance departments in 1962.
– Description from Mimi Kim
rustic, earthy characteristics combined with sour red cherries, cedar notes, wonderful delicate complexity. Quoted from the winemaker, "dimension is endless"
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Chateau Musar on Snooth-
March 2013
I don't feel like iron is a proper wine descriptor but it is something that I recently perceived. The wine definitely was not flawed...it was actually DELICIOUS.Would this be considered as having good minerality? Come from mineral rich soils? It is a Sicilian red wine called Nerello Mascalese and I am not sure if this is a typical trait? I know ... Read More
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November 2012
Attended another very good wine tasting at my local retailer last night, this ... ( again expensive £22 )Chateau Musar - firm favourite by all on the night, caused a lot of discussion, I've had a few bottles of this before and must say it's stunning.others tasted .....King's Favour Sauvignon Blanc, MarlboroughGrande Ardeche Louis LatourRoyal T... Read More
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June 2012
I am confused because as I am a beginner and trying to start a barolo ... a ... a bottle of my very precious Chateau Musar 2000 wine. I think I should drink this soon too. From these choices which would you open tonight!thanks.. i know it is impossible to have insight into the peak period to drink.. but thought i would ask the forum! thanks&nbs Read More
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May 2012
Just got introduced to Rogov's Guide To Israeli and World Kosher Wines.Rogov is well respected and wrote for Halaretz, a leading Jewish newspaper.The book was suggested by Serena Sutcliffe, Director of Sotheby's Wine Department.Just wanted to share the book with Snoothers and to encourage a discussion onthe best of the best in Kosher wines at th... Read More
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March 2012
Chateau Musar Red Blend 2002
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Such a smooth, silky, beautiful wine! The blend coalesces to structured, lush fruit, elegant tannins and just the right amount of acidity. Read More
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January 2012
Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar Bekaa Valley Lebanon 2001
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Beautifull wine, soft, rounded and long tast. One of the best wines in this price range. Read More
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December 2011
So, in an effort to return to being more of a presence here I'll start posting some new threads. I'm also going on vacation, I know imagine that, so I may not be able to answer everyday next week, but I'm gonna try.What was your wine(s) of the year?I'm digging through my notes to find mine. I have several lined up, a few of which will be rolled ... Read More
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November 2011
Just back from a fabulous informal, relaxing 'Winter Wine' tasting ... ... favourite red of the evening)Chateau Musar 2003/04, Gaston Hochar (Lebanese wine) Cab Sauv, Cinsault, Carignan (Another excellent wine)Vinalba Gran Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza WhitesAustrian, Gruner Veltliner 2010, Kamptaler Terrassen. (never heard of Gruner Veltline... Read More
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June 2011
So who goes to a Mexican restaurant thinking about wine?Not many people, but ... mind as well; and the 2003 Chateau Musar Cuvee Rouge would be an ideal offbeat partner!The Champagne listings here are impressive, if dated, so either this page is not up to date or else Champagne is not selling at Salpicon. Even deals like 1990 Dom Perignon for $... Read More
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April 2011
Chateau Musar White Blend Blanc 2001
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We drank this in 2011.The color of this wine is deep and a beautiful gold. The nose is crazy complex and a bit of a head scratcher. There's a bit of oxidation (but way less than I expected) and baked apples and a little nuttiness. What is puzzling is an almost menthol note on the nose that cuts right through the richness. Puzzling.On the palate ... Read More
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Jan 14, 2010
chateau musar is one of most deluxe wine in lebanon and in the world moreover this chateau has a high quality and characteristics specially chateau musar 1974,2000,2001 musar lover charles zgheib
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