"Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan were blended to craft this offering from one of the world's most historic and unique wine estates, the Lebanon-based Château Musar. These three varietals were blended after having spent a year in untoasted French Nevers barrels. It is a deep, rich garnet colour with aromas of raisins, cedar, prunes and cinnamon. The 2018 is a frankly superb wine, a beautiful deep garnet in the glass and packed with rich and concentrated flavours.
On the nose, dried cherries and matured red fruits jump out of the glass. An enticing smoky, dusty fruit with liquorice undertones.
On the palate, rich and concentrated flavours of cranberries, raisins, and dates with strong acidity and fine tannins"
An iconic wine with as many fans as detractors, Chateau Musar was established by Gaston Hochar in 1930 after returning from Bordeaux. The current proprietors are sons, Ronald and Serge Hochar, the latter managing the estate since 1959, with Ronald Hochar assuming marketing and finance department responsibilities since 1962. Musar was discovered internationally at the Bristol Wine Fair of 1979 when Michael Broadbent MW selected Musar 1967 as the "discovery of the Fair". Despite war in Lebanon and frequent tension, with the exception of the 1976 vintage, wine has been produced at the Château every year.
