| Description: |
Levantine 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.
Levantine (adjective): “relating to the Eastern Mediterranean”. An unoaked small production wine from low yielding vineyards on gravelly soils in the Bekaa Valley at an altitude of 1000m. In keeping with Musar’s non-interventionist winemaking philosophy, it blends Tempranillo’s unique characteristics from our terroir, together with Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvigon. It is elegant and vibrant displaying red fuit aromas and flavours.
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| Taste: |
A balance of red and black fruits; cherries, raspberries, with a dominance of mulberry and blueberry. A long after taste of black cherries with a velvety pleasant mouthfeel coming from soft tannins, followed by dark chocolate and savoury notes. |
| Food Matching: |
A wine with big potential, which will pair well with grilled meats, Spanish cuisine and tapas. |