Sweet, peppery front with a dry finish. — 4 months ago
2020- very smooth finish, slight pepper hint on the front. After airing it is quite smooth and a beautiful treat. — 7 months ago
Exceeded expectations — 2 years ago
Mild pepper with front of mouth rounded tannins. Light bodied. — 4 months ago
Sweet, jammy front with a nice finish — 5 months ago
My first #chateaumusar - taciturn black fruit, cassis, sous bois on the nose. Palate with conspicuous acidity up front, sturdy tannins mid-palate on the finish. Delicious wine now but easily could cruise 10 to 15 years longer. Fascinating 50% #cinsault 40% #grenache 10% #cabernetsauvignon — 5 months ago
This was served during my annual WWC hosting. Typical format of sparkler, three whites, four reds, one dessert, all served blind.
Poured alongside the 2003 Mondavi VHR as a comparison. 60 cab/40 merlot.
Decanted an hour. The similarities between this and the ‘03 Mondavi VHR the first hour was shocking…even as the host, I wondered if I switched the wines. Slight hint of brett but certainly not overpowering. Leather, herbs de Provence, sweet vanilla pipe tobacco, graphite up front aromatically. Dark roast mocha, red and black berry fruit, cassis, really nice vein of acidity and tannin. This remained unchanged during the lunch. Seems like it’s in a peak window (maybe close to the top?) where I imagine it will hold another 5-7yrs easily before turning more tertiary. — 9 months ago
Conrad Green
Nice clear bro fruit at the front. Plum and black cherry with a hint of pepper and an inky poise. Very good. — 2 months ago