Vanessa

9.2

Vibrant lemon hue…

Ripe expression of papaya, mango, kumquat, pineapple rind, white peach, apricot, tarragon, lemon verbena, anise, boxwood, wet stones, flint, smoke, white pepper spice, cheese rind, oak, vanilla, and cream…

On the palate is bracing acidity; it’s precise, balanced, with a medium body, a mouth coating texture, medium 12.5% alcohol, & a long, elegant finish. — 18 days ago

with Deked1

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Pale lemon color, with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herbs. On the palate flavors of pineapple, peach and citrus with floral notes and slight spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with lemon citrus and stony herb mineral spice. — 4 months ago

Roberto Carli

9.3

Purity is the first word that comes to mind, it’s probably the most restrained yet ripe sauv blanc I’ve ever had. The oak is pretty hard to detect, it plays in the background complementing the faint vegetal notes through the low toast character, it is so well integrated that I will not be able to tease it apart from the fruit and minerality. Extremely well-made, hard to justify the price considering it’s so linear it still drinks like a base wine (though excellent!) though maybe time will add complexity. I hope I never get this in a blind tasting, I would have no clue. It really is its own thing — 9 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Might have been at peak a few years back, but still great to try. — a month ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Pur springtime is more like it! — 2 months ago

Turd Ferguson

8.9

I can’t really taste anything anymore but I think this is pretty solid 🤷🏻‍♂️ — 5 months ago

Jennifer G

9.2

Smooth right out of the bottle. Limestone, blackberries, and prunes. With a little spice at the end. — 8 months ago

Brian Saunders

9.6

Stunning, really. Still fresh and fruity, but with impeccable balance. Wish I had more! — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.3

Lovely and lively. Great citrus clarity and a lovely oily poise. Great balance. — 2 months 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 — 5 months ago