Chateau Musar 1998 Red
Regular price £34.95/
The big feature of Lebanon's finest wine, Chateau Musar Red, is time. It is 'seven years in the making', and the winery is still selling vintages from the 1950s. The best vintages seem to go on and on. A blend of Cinsault, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon that varies depending on the character of the vintage, sometimes it can be more Rhône-like, sometimes closer to Bordeaux. Whichever, it always retains something distinctively Lebanese, and uniquely Musar.
Pale, particularly bright garnet. Light, spicy, particularly well-integrated nose ... The opposite of heavy. Lifted, jewel-bright. Really lovely wine. Fresh, sweet with some very slight mintiness. Dry finish and it would go beautifully with food. Very long. One of my favourite wines in this collection. Is it the Cinsault I like so much?18.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 02/02/2018
Wine Details
| Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon |
| Region | Bekaa |
| Producer | Chateau Musar |
| Vintage | 1998 |
| Main grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault |
| Farming | Organic |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
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