Beqaa Valley

The 1999 vintage is more dense and ripe than 1998, with the usual Musar potential for development in the cellar. Full-bodied, fleshy, with pepper and tobacco overtones, soaked in blackberry and raspberry fruit. Grippy edge on the finish, with a cinnamon and dark-chocolate tinged character. 

With Chateau Musar, Serge Hochar almost single-handedly established the reputation of Lebanese wine worldwide… an achievement which his many winemaking compatriots are quick to acknowledge. Grace under pressure par excellence, and, given the ambient climate, a very graceful wine. Many bemoan the high levels of volatile acidity in the wine, but this is entirely natural and if anything adds to the warm Mediterranean glow!

The 2005 vintage is a classic Musar, with creamy, composed aromas of liqueur de kirsch and wild strawberry. The palate is broad and indulgent, with hints of bitter chocolate and plenty of dark fruit. Made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and a little Carignan, this is an excellent foil to the cuisine of the region.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer

With Chateau Musar, Serge Hochar almost single-handedly established the reputation of Lebanese wine worldwide… an achievement which his many compatriots who now make wine there are quick to acknowledge. Grace under pressure par excellence, and given the ambient climate, a very graceful wine. The 2004 vintage is a classic Musar, with creamy, composed scents marked by lifted aromas of liqueur de kirsch and wild strawberries. The palate is broad and indulgent, with hints of bitter chocolate. Made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and a little Carignan, this is an excellent foil to the cuisine of the region.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, October 2011