Chateau Musar Red Blend (2003)
| Winery: | Chateau Musar |
| Region: | Lebanon » Bekaa Valley |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Syrah , Cinsault , Carignan |
| Type: | Table Wines |
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
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Chateau Musar on SnoothDecember 2007
Had this at a dinner party and it was smooth, velvety, flavoursome, and great value. Read More
November 2007
I'm not going to use "wine" terms here. I had my first taste of this wine at Thanksgiving 2007 and I have never reacted to a wine this way. Best wine I've tasted and I make it a point to taste some highly recommended and rated wines. If you can get your hands on a bottle, do it. You won't regret it. Read More
November 2007
A truly idiosyncratic wine, almost verging on fortified in terms of length and aftertaste, but wonderful with the right accompaniment. Ridiculously cheap - would genuinely rate as one of the best value for money wines in the world today.. Read More
November 2007
I was drawn to wine because I was looking for cheap flights around the world.I ... down a glass of Lebanon's Chateau Musar. The concept of terroir, the now overused French term for geographical authenticity, is exactly what you get in a beautiful glass of wine. Maybe the best things in life aren't free... but they certainly need not be outrage... Read More
September 2007
I have run across some bad examples, but mostly the '99 is just wonderful. But nothing will (for me that is) ever beat the '95 Read More
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