Chateau Musar 2019 - Magnum/1.5 LItre

Drum roll please for the new vintage of a genuine icon. Not many wines can truly lay claim to that term. But Chateau Musar’s red is unquestionably one of them. Inarguably Lebanon’s most famous wine – one that almost single-handedly built the reputation of the modern face of an entire winemaking nation, it’s an astonishing testimony to determination, resilience… and exceptional winemaking. It’s also delicious vintage on vintage - and the 2019 release maintains that sky-high standard.

Vines at Chateau Musar are managed with minimal human interference and the estate was the first in Lebanon to achieve organic certification. Most vines are located in the Bekaa Valley, cradled between two mountain ranges running along the Lebanon’s Mediterranean coastline where vines have been cultivated here for more than 6,000 years.

Dark, broody and spicy, blood red in colour. With aromas of blueberry, cranberry and blackcurrant, plus black olives and a touch of cloves. These follow through to the palate with added cherries, plum and spice. There is also a note of black pepper and it finishes with a good level of acidity and fine integrated tannins. It is a well-balanced wine, mature and ready for drinking upon its release at 7 years of age and has excellent ageing potential.