Chateau Musar Red

The red of Chateau Musar earned winemaker Serge Hochar the title 'Decanter Man of the Year' as early as 1984 and has had iconic status ever since. It is now made by son Gaston. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Carginan and Cinsault grapes, picked at a kilometer altitude in the Bekaa Valley. They ferment - and oxidize slightly, that is the secret of Musar - in concrete tanks. The wine matures for a year in French oak barrels, is not filtered and remains at the Chateau for another seven years.

Chateau Musar has a recognizable nose of tobacco, cedar wood and blackberries. It is a sultry, warm wine that is already easy to drink, but can still mature for years. Tastes like overripe cherries, blackberry jam and spices. Nice fresh acidity and buttery soft tannin. A party.

Did you know?

The red of Chateau Musar earned winemaker Serge Hochar the title 'Decanter Man of the Year' as early as 1984 and has had iconic status ever since. It is now made by son Gaston. From Cabernet Sauvignon, Carginan and Cinsault grapes, picked at a kilometer altitude in the Bekaa Valley. They ferment - and oxidize slightly, that is the secret of Musar - in concrete tanks. The wine matures for a year in French oak barrels, is not filtered and remains at the Chateau for another seven years.