Andrew McIntyre

9.4

The quintessense of Bordeaux? Everything you would expect and a bit more. In an ideal world I would drink this every day 🤩 — 8 days ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.5

This just happens to be excellent. Very burgundy like. In fact blind this would be tough. Exuberant sour cherry and cherry. Incredible tannins. Unspitable! Hint pine. Lemon. Hint elderberry. I am a fan. With age this will be interesting to follow. Perhaps because of the extra fruit may be may be i would have guessed new world……????? On the expensive side 72$ at Birdrock Fine Wines. — 9 months ago

David S. Lopez

9.1

This wine poured a dark blood to brick red. It had flavors of cedar, dried fruit, earth, and may be a little bit of graphite. It was very smooth and balanced. It had quite light tannins but some nice acidity. I do not have a lot of experience with Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but this was a very good example. It was nice to try an old world GSM blend, and compare it to American versions. It was certainly less fruity and more earthy. It went perfectly with the prime rib we cooked for Christmas Eve dinner. Many thanks to good friend Mike P. For this gift. — 3 years ago

with Mike

Francesca Caldara

9.4

little bit of spice, then juice — 5 years ago

David White

9.3

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff — 4 months ago

Lyn Farmer

9.3

A lovely melding of Old World finesse and New World exuberance. Green apple, pear, white peach, ripe lemon oil, flint, acacia, and the barest hint of toasted brioche. Mouth watering acidity but not at the expense of texture. Long, beautifully ripe finish. Stunning. — 2 years ago

OMG PEDRO

9.1

Great white whine alert ! .... Full bodied with exuberant tropical fruit aromas. Notes of fennel, sage and spices with a beautiful smooth mineral long finish .:. — 4 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

+1 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A splendid dark ruby red color. On the nose: Intoxicating/intense nose of black fruit, dark currants, worn leather, forest floor, coffee grounds, minty dark chocolate. Taste: smooth, satiny, structured, balanced wine with chocolate covered brambly blackberry, tobacco, earth, cedar, black pepper, and a herbal licorice long finish. A medium body old world style wine that shows well right now and should continue to provide more years of enjoyable sipping. — 6 months ago

with Brenda

Tom Casagrande

9.2

Not sure what variety or varieties make this up, but it’s got a lot of character and is quite nice. Pours dark and sultry with a little age showing at the rim. Nose is earthy, with a teensy bit of barnyard, loads of rocky gravel notes, bright dark cherry (with a tart berry edge), and a little spice. Fairly concentrated and intense in the mouth. Almost reminds me of an Aglianico di Vulture with a bit of bottle age because of the rustic dark cherry fruit and rustic (but not overbearing) tannins. Some crushed rock notes too. Nice balance. Finish is lengthy, dark, and rich.

UPDATE: I looked it up and Bovale is an indigenous Sardinian varietal. Never heard of it before. — 2 years ago

Andy Hall

9.5

Always strong! Old world nose, robust fruit and balanced acid. — 4 years ago