Chateau Musar Chateau Musar Red 2017

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Big & Bold
Country of Origin:	Lebanon
Grape Varietal:	Cinsault, Carignan, and Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
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Tasting Notes

Chateau Musar Red 2016

The 2016 harvest started on a positive note with 130mm of rainfall in December. This was followed by 360mm in January accompanied by a good deal of snow, providing the soils with much needed moisture and nutrients. April was warm with an average night temperature of plus 5 degrees Celsius rather than the minus 5 of the year before. May arrived with 45mm of rain, enough to boost the vines. A sunny June followed with low humidity and July enjoyed an average temperature of 34
degrees. This was key in pushing the harvest towards early maturation, faster than any previous
year!

Each varietal was fermented with natural yeasts in concrete vats, then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels before blending in February 2019 and bottled without fining or filtration during the summer months of July and August.
Fermentation proceeded smoothly, with an average temperature between 27 and 29 in concrete vats. The quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon which was outstanding, with a great depth of fruit and
concentration. Cinsault was elegant and silky with an explosion of aromas. Carignan showed its quality, benefitting from the warm conditions sacrificing yield though in turn, gaining greater concentration. This is an exceptional grape which truly typifies the terroir of the Bekaa.

Critical Praise

“An equal blend of Cinsault, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon, from a bakingly hot vintage, it has all the Musar hallmarks of rich, ripe, savoury fruit backed by an underlying sweetness and softness”.
Jonny Ray – The Spectator Magazine March 2019