| Description: |
Jeune Red Chateau Musar
The wines of Chateau Musar are a unique expression from a country with an ancient wine-making culture, as vines have been cultivated from Lebanon's high altitude Bekaa Valley for over 6,000 years. French in origin, the Hochar family arrived in Lebanon in the 12th century and have remained there ever since. Chateau Musar's red vineyards are situated towards the southern end of the Bekaa valley, north of Lake Qaroun and about 30 km south-east of Beirut. The ancient and indigenous white grapes prefer slightly cooler temperatures and are grown at high altitudes on the mountain slopes, some 1,500 metres above sea level. Every wine at Musar is produced naturally with a 'non-interventoinist' wine making philosophy and the winery was the first in Lebanon to implement organically certified viticulture in 2006 for its Chateau Musar red and white grapes.
First produced in 2007, Musar Jeune Red is an unoaked blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from young Bekaa Valley vines. The vines were planted in 2000 at 1000m above sea level. Wine is fermented in cement-lined vats, bottled without fining or filtration a year after harvest and released a year later. Meant for consumption in its youth, within a few years of release.
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| Taste: |
The fruit is ripe and slightly jammy; blackberry, raspberry, cherry and blackcurrant. There is some fresh turned earth, cracked black pepper and savoury dried herbs; thyme, rosemary and sage. The wine is dry, full bodied with finely integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Drink now or cellar for 5+ years |
| Food Matching: |
Grilled or roasted meat, casseroles, fresh cheeses. |