COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
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 Lebanon's most famous winery, founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar in the historic Bekaa Valley. Despite the challenges of the Lebanese Civil War and extreme weather, the Hochar family has consistently produced world-class, deeply complex wines. The estate is celebrated for its unique philosophy of low-intervention winemaking, crafting wines of exceptional longevity and character that reflect the ancient terroir of the Levant.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2020 vintage suffered a massive 40% crop loss due to extreme heatwaves reaching 40°C.
Fact 02
Harvesting in 2020 was highly unusual, dictated by soil type and sugar levels rather than grape variety.
Fact 03
Château Musar was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, who was inspired by the ancient winemaking history of Lebanon.
Fact 04
The winery famously continued production throughout the Lebanese Civil War, missing only two vintages.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 vintage was marked by extreme summer heatwaves reaching up to 40°C, resulting in a 40% crop loss. This forced an unconventional harvest based strictly on sugar development and soil types rather than grape variety. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan. Fermentation occurs with ambient yeasts in concrete vats, followed by 12 months of aging in French Nevers oak barrels. The components are blended and bottled unfined and unfiltered, then aged in the cellars for several years before release.
