Half-Bottle of Ch. Musar Rouge - 2013

Name: Ch. Musar Rouge
Brand: Ch. Musar
SKU: 21791
Price: 51.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 21791 375mL

In classic Musar style, this is a complex, earthy red wine with a spice, red berries, earth and something reminiscent of a delicate Pinot Noir. This red wine comes from vines planted on clay-dominant soils and is known for its longevity. Brilliant with a lamb ragu.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Country

Lebanon

Producer

Ch. Musar

Grape Variety

Cinsault

Cabernet Sauvignon

Carignan

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About the Producer

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Chateau Musar was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, although since 1959 it has been run by his two sons Serge and Ronald. Serge Hochar is the more charismatic of the two, finding time to travel the world to promoting the Musar name at tastings, seminars and similar events, while also maintaining winemaking responsibilities. Ronald, a lawyer by profession, looks after the...

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