| Description: |
L'Arack de 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.
The Chateau Musar Arack is made from grape alcohol with an average age of five years. It is distilled four times with the addition of anise seeds during the 4th distillation. The additional distillation results in an Arack that very pure and sophisticated. It is then aged for one year in terracotta amphora to enhance the liquorice flavour profile, before being bottled.
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| Taste: |
This expression of Arack is smooth and easy drinking. The rich and pleasant note of black liquorice is accompanied by an underlying black pepper, oregano and tarragon note. The finish is long, with slight bitterness and refreshing acidity. |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Drink now or cellar for 15+ years |
| Food Matching: |
The perfect digestif or pair with grilled halloumi, barbecued lamb skewers, or grilled eggplant. |