COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
PRODUCER
Château Musar
REGION
Bekaa Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Musar is a renowned red wine from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, produced by the historic Château Musar estate. Founded in 1930, the estate is now led by the third generation of the Hochar family, who uphold a philosophy of natural winemaking with minimal intervention. The vineyards are situated at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level in the Bekaa Valley, characterized by gravelly soils over a limestone base. The estate is certified organic. The 2017 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan, known for its complex character and age-worthiness, often described as having an 'air of antiquity' and a 'wildness'.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château Musar's wines are often compared to a fascinating blend of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bordeaux, and Brunello.
Fact 02
The estate is certified organic, with vineyards managed with minimal human interference.
Fact 03
The 2017 vintage is noted for its similarity in style to other '7' vintages from Musar, known for their strength.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, preserving its natural character.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Musar begins with the separate vinification of each grape variety. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in concrete vats using ambient yeasts at temperatures between 27°C and 30°C, with malolactic fermentation finishing by early November. The wines are then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels from Nevers. The final blend is assembled in early 2020 and bottled in the summer without fining or filtration. The estate employs certified organic viticulture with minimal intervention.
