| Description: |
Jeune Rose 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.
Musar Jeune Rosé is comprised of 85% Cinsault and 15% Mourvèdre from vines that were planted in the year 2000 at 1000m above sea level. The Rosé is produced by the saignée (meaning 'to bleed') method. Wines are fermented in cement-lined vats and released unoaked a year after the harvest. Meant for consumption in its youth, within a few years of release.
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| Taste: |
This is a dry and medium bodied rose. The wine is driven by red berry fruit; tart and ripe strawberries and raspberries. The wine has a crushed rock minerality with underlying notes of almond skin, crushed red rose petal and Sichuan peppercorn. The wine has lingering confected berry length and finishes fresh on the palate. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Drink now or cellar for 2+ years |
| Food Matching: |
Great as an aperitif or pair with niçoise salad, grilled salmon, or vegetable skewers |