Château Musar
Bekaa Valley Red Blend
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Vintage 1997 | Laurel, introverted, quite strict, Bordeaux alike > Claudi Cardinale alike
Vintage 1997 | Laurel, introverted, quite strict, Bordeaux alike > Claudi Cardinale alike
Nov 5th, 2021
Meh. This wine never does it for me. It’s like $50 Bordeaux
Meh. This wine never does it for me. It’s like $50 Bordeaux
Apr 28th, 20211997 vintage. I love Musar reds, and this 1997 is no exception. Like a hypothetical blend of great Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Barolo, traditional Rioja and left bank Bordeaux. Amazing complexity and a truly unique style. And it remains one of the greatest values in the world of wine, less than 50 euros in 2019!
1997 vintage. I love Musar reds, and this 1997 is no exception. Like a hypothetical blend of great Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Barolo, traditional Rioja and left bank Bordeaux. Amazing complexity and a truly unique style. And it remains one of the greatest values in the world of wine, less than 50 euros in 2019!
Sep 17th, 2019
The 1997 is incredibly elegant and confident. Graceful impact and gentle attack. The most Burgundy-like of the Musars I’ve tasted. Still has a ton of youthful vigor, focus and energy. Zero palate weight. Elevated VA is allowing the aromatics to really take off. The most refined and beautiful Musar I’ve had yet, covering the broad spectrum of red berries, herbs, leather, spices and minerals. Funky yet refined.
The 1997 is incredibly elegant and confident. Graceful impact and gentle attack. The most Burgundy-like of the Musars I’ve tasted. Still has a ton of youthful vigor, focus and energy. Zero palate weight. Elevated VA is allowing the aromatics to really take off. The most refined and beautiful Musar I’ve had yet, covering the broad spectrum of red berries, herbs, leather, spices and minerals. Funky yet refined.
Apr 21st, 2018
This bottle is a masterclass in aging potential. I’ve had multiple vintages and honestly this older one is top.
Pale pinks and brown hues show remnants of its youth. Bright leather aromas complimented with cherry, pomegranate, and some old ripe blackberry. Drinks medium bodied and velvety smooth, still holding on to some solid structure. Lots of chocolate and, spices, minerals like notes.
I don’t remember where I was in 1997 but I’ll remember this bottle.
This bottle is a masterclass in aging potential. I’ve had multiple vintages and honestly this older one is top.
Pale pinks and brown hues show remnants of its youth. Bright leather aromas complimented with cherry, pomegranate, and some old ripe blackberry. Drinks medium bodied and velvety smooth, still holding on to some solid structure. Lots of chocolate and, spices, minerals like notes.
I don’t remember where I was in 1997 but I’ll remember this bottle.
Desert island wine. Bacon, butterscotch and caramel. Such an unexpected find.
Desert island wine. Bacon, butterscotch and caramel. Such an unexpected find.
Dec 28th, 2015
Spicy & slightly volatile, very Mediterranean
Spicy & slightly volatile, very Mediterranean
Dec 12th, 2015
An honor to have this wine in Serge's remembrance #RIP
Cherry, earth, sweet tobacco, plum, with cedar and forest floor. Pure, fresh and excellent balance.
An honor to have this wine in Serge's remembrance #RIP
Cherry, earth, sweet tobacco, plum, with cedar and forest floor. Pure, fresh and excellent balance.