Chateau Musar 2017, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, 75cl

Chateau Musar 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.

"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,
mulberries 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."  Chateau Musar