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 — 6 months ago
Before the storm! Apremont Jacquere planted in 1956, destroyed in 2019 by hail. Orchard fresh fruit salad. Stony pallet and pineapple acidity. There is a creamy character, nice little background to the fruit and mineral. Does need some air to disparate some ‘natural odors’ but I find those easy to get past. — 4 years ago
A perfect white wine. Minerality, slight lemon, dry finish. Perfect with our braised salmon dinner. — a month ago
Smooth right out of the bottle. Limestone, blackberries, and prunes. With a little spice at the end. — 9 months ago
Delicious sauce blanc. Juicy, citrus notes. Drinkable. No bite. Round — 4 years ago
Kevin Mullally
Really tasty. Apple, some spices, less acidic than most bubbles. Interesting — 19 hours ago