{"title":"Chateau Musar Lebanese Wines","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe had the great privilege of hosting a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chateaumusar.com\/\" title=\"Chateau Musar Lebanon\"\u003eChateau Musar \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLebanese wine tasting recently at our St Albans shop. Hosted by Musar representative and expert Jane Sowter, we learned about the ancient white grape varieties Obaideh and Merwah which are indigenous to the mountains of Lebanon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe tasted library vintages of Musar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered 2017, 2010 and 2003. Authentic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lebanesekitchen.co.uk\/\" title=\"Lebanese Kitchen St Albans\"\u003eLebanese Kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e in St Albans supplied delicious Mediterranean platters which were enjoyed by all.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-musar-lebanon-2003","title":"Château Musar Red 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eLebanese, unique. From the historical wine producing Bekaa Valley and produced by master winemaker Serge Hochar. Concentrated plum and blackberry fruit, hints of fig, prune, distinct liquorice and spice. Fine, supple tannins, with hints of cedar and cinnamon. Long finish. Château Musar wines last for decades and can be enjoyed with just about everything!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, and Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12632311267422,"sku":"321654987","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/products\/image_e24bf29c-40c8-44ae-a2dd-ce2bd1fde952.jpg?v=1569504630"},{"product_id":"hochar-pere-et-fils-red-2017","title":"Chateau Musar Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCinsault (50%), Grenache (35%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (15%). Bright ruby colour with red fruit, plum, sloe berry and cherries on the aromas and flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault,  Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32222039900254,"sku":"12312312355","price":28.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/image_afec12c9-1cde-4e2a-962a-998e17331153.jpg?v=1684340870"},{"product_id":"musar-jeaune-red-2018","title":"Musar Jeune Red 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusar Jeune Red is an unoaked blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Inky-dark, silky-textured and aromatic, with blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry jam flavours and a warm, spicy finish. If you like warm, Southern French reds, then this is the wine for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32222044749918,"sku":"5017469310002","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/products\/image_84a55ec4-c716-4ba7-9ab9-a1888095d900.jpg?v=1602768973"},{"product_id":"musar-jeaune-white-2018","title":"Musar Jeune White 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusar Jeune White is an unoaked blend of Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Crisp and aromatic, this is an exciting blend of French and Italian varieties has its own distinct characters of passionfruit, red apples and elderflower with a dry, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Viognier, Vermentino, Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32222046290014,"sku":"7788454444777","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/image_b65377fe-cf68-4a68-bad9-f866a48262ac.jpg?v=1692440160"},{"product_id":"chateau-musar-red-2010","title":"Chateau Musar Red 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the best ever vintages of Chateau Musar in our opinion! The 2010 is a savoury, herby wine with delicate spices and the raisiny, figgy aromas follow through to the palate. This is an elegant vintage with fresh acidity and a long, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, and Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Match: Roast chicken with herb crust or lamb cutlets with rosemary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2010 was a year to remember in Lebanese wine-making history. Even from January it was obvious that this year would be lacking in water as snow fell only once on the 17th January (it was the shortest ski season ever!) and rainfall stopped on the 23rd February. March was so hot that the vines began to blossom in early April and in May and June the vines were so vigorous and green following successful flowering, that we thought we would have the biggest harvest ever. However in mid-July things began to change and the temperature rose dramatically. A heat-wave hit Lebanon which lasted for about 23 days with an average daily temperature of 40 °C and the highest ever temperature in the Bekaa Valley was recorded at 48.5° C. The grapes didn’t mature, they dried, as water disappeared from the grapes causing high sugar concentration. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32382254973022,"sku":"5017469111005","price":97.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/products\/image_3a231fec-5666-4d29-8b99-da599516770c.jpg?v=1616769732"},{"product_id":"copy-of-musar-jeaune-white-2019","title":"Château Musar White 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most unique and long-lived white wines in the world. A blend of indigenous grapes Obaideh and Merwah, with a deep golden colour and honeyed aromas, full of tropical fruits; pineapple, banana with warm, toasty creamy notes. Pale golden colour with aromas of pear, lemon zest and apple and vanilla on the nose. Hints  of lemon, orange with good body, concentration and mouthfeel , tangy acidity with ripe fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: Obaideh and Merwah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV:12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very scarce 2015 vintage is clean and pure with a lovely vibrant energy. It is a stunning example of the indigenous Merwah grape with its origins in the mountains of Lebanon – it is a rare light skinned grape variety, closely related to Semillon in Bordeaux and gives wines of great ageing potential and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32387546873950,"sku":"5017469171207","price":57.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/026CF66C-3060-4043-9653-762C7E71E76B.jpg?v=1713026417"},{"product_id":"chateau-musar-2016-red","title":"Chateau Musar 2017 Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 vintage is deep ruby in colour with high viscosity. Red cherries, plums, carob and figs dominate the nose with a hint of eastern spice. Kirsch and plums follow through to the palate with blackcurrant and chocolate. The tannins are velvety soft and this wine has a lot of depth and fruit concentration with a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39658934534238,"sku":"3216549874987","price":42.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/image_c106955a-7be3-45b5-8b74-059c9180a1ff.jpg?v=1684340725"},{"product_id":"musar-jeune-rose-2021","title":"Musar Jeune Rosé 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusar Jeune Rosé is a delicious blend of Cinsault (80%) and Mourvedre\u003cbr\u003e(20 %). It is a dry, light in colour, quite serious Rosé, best enjoyed with Mediterranean food. Smooth and rounded, it has raspberry, almond and red apple skin aromas with a warm finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrapes:  Cinsault and Mourvedre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Match: fantastic with Mediterranean roast vegetable salads or bulgur wheat taboulet with lots of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40576393773150,"sku":"4548488844930020202022033","price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/E4558FC0-475A-4618-A9F7-1C5EA510A261.jpg?v=1713441064"},{"product_id":"chateau-musar-2018-red","title":"Château Musar 2019 Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 vintage is dark, brooding and spicy and blood red in colour. The aromas are blueberry, cranberry and blackcurrant with 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Lebanon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bekaa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: An equal blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fells","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40731878326366,"sku":"3216549879967767","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/files\/0AE4506A-ABCF-445E-A446-3003D7F95DEE.jpg?v=1719588449"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9965\/collections\/PHOTO-2024-04-20-13-11-19.jpg?v=1713615256","url":"https:\/\/cellardoorwines.co.uk\/collections\/chateau-musar-lebanese-wines\/bekaa-valley.oembed","provider":"Cellar Door Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}