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Château Musar Red

Château Musar · Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

87

Aggregate Score

Based on 3 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.

Awards & Recognition

🏆Decanter World Wine Awards Gold💎Best Value

Critic Scores

Vivino (2017)4.5/5
Tim Atkin (2017)87
Wine Spectator (2017)85

Tasting Notes

Exotic aromatics of dried fruit, leather, spice, and earth. Medium-bodied with a unique, haunting character and extraordinary complexity for the price.

Our Review

Château Musar is Lebanon's legendary estate, producing wine through decades of civil war. The unique blend and extended aging create a wine unlike anything else in the world — genuinely irreplaceable.

Food Pairings

Lebanese mezzeLamb koftaAged cheesesSpiced dishes

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

Aging Potential

10-30 years

Pros

  • +Excellent quality for the category
  • +Well-balanced and complex
  • +Strong critical acclaim
  • +Aging potential

Cons

  • -Premium pricing
  • -Limited availability in some markets

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Facts

Producer
Château Musar
Region
Bekaa Valley
Sub-Region
Bekaa Valley
Country
Lebanon
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
Appellation
Bekaa Valley
Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Price
$40
Price Range
Mid-Range

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