{"title":"Lebanon","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLebanon\u003c\/strong\u003e has one of the world's oldest winemaking traditions, with vines cultivated here for thousands of years. Today, its fine wine reputation centres on the high-altitude \u003cstrong\u003eBekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, where warm, dry summers, cool nights and limestone rich soils provide excellent conditions for producing characterful, long lived wines.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo estate is more closely associated with Lebanese fine wine than \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Musar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930 and later brought to international prominence by his son Serge, Musar has developed a uniquely distinctive style from \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Extended ageing and a deliberately hands-off approach create complex, savoury and wonderfully individual wines that can evolve fascinatingly for decades, while \u003cstrong\u003eHochar Père et Fils\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a more approachable expression of the estate and Bekaa Valley terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLebanon is also home to \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Ksara\u003c\/strong\u003e, the country's oldest winery, founded in 1857 and producing everything from fresh whites and rosés to rich, structured reds, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah-based blends. From Ksara's classically styled wines to the unmistakable, age-worthy reds of Château Musar, \u003cstrong\u003eLebanon combines ancient winemaking heritage with a distinctive character and identity all its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-musar-red-chateau-musar","title":"Chateau Musar 2017, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Musar\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the Middle East’s most historic and iconic wines, renowned for its distinctive character and remarkable longevity. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault from mature bushvines near the Bekaa Valley villages of Aana and Kefraya, it combines ripe fruit with savoury spice and complexity. Perfect with slow-roasted lamb, grilled meats, venison or richly spiced Middle Eastern dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Our 2017 vintage looks to be very promising indeed, the wines of this year are unique, yet retaining classical Chateau Musar character. Three factors come to our minds, the similarity in style of the different decades ending in 7, the taste of the last vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon harvested and powerful aromas. It has a bright ruby colour and there are sweet red cherries,\u003cbr\u003emulberries and plums on the nose with a hint of tea tree and liquorice. The tannins are soft and well-integrated and this vintage has good acidity, depth of fruit and a long finish. Cellared well, it will age beautifully for decades.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  Chateau Musar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Musar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55274684154232,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0835\/0238\/files\/Musarbottlesquare.jpg?v=1714732310"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0835\/0238\/collections\/Musar_Cellar_Square.jpg?v=1787150922","url":"https:\/\/www.thewineroomscambridge.com\/collections\/lebanon.oembed","provider":"The Wine Rooms Cambridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}