Château Musar

Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend

9.161 ratings
9.015 pro ratings
Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Veal, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Scott Wren

I don't often drink cabs but the romance of a wine from Lebanon drew me in. And it doesn't disappoint. Super smooth and velvety with 10 years under its belt results in a big but drinkable red fruity wine. Yet upon a little more reflection it's still pretty monolithic and overwhelmingly fruity. So I have to ask again, what is it with these Cab people? I don't get it in the same way I don't get Republicans 😖

I don't often drink cabs but the romance of a wine from Lebanon drew me in. And it doesn't disappoint. Super smooth and velvety with 10 years under its belt results in a big but drinkable red fruity wine. Yet upon a little more reflection it's still pretty monolithic and overwhelmingly fruity. So I have to ask again, what is it with these Cab people? I don't get it in the same way I don't get Republicans 😖

Apr 4th, 2017
Nick Demos

2007s are in a perfect place.

2007s are in a perfect place.

Feb 4th, 2017
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.7

One of the most interesting wines I have ever had. Leather, raspberry red apple skin, and a slight funk on the nose. Tart cherry, mushroom, and casis fill out the palate. Lingering acid on the finish.

One of the most interesting wines I have ever had. Leather, raspberry red apple skin, and a slight funk on the nose. Tart cherry, mushroom, and casis fill out the palate. Lingering acid on the finish.

Jan 11th, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.8

$27 / 89pts

$27 / 89pts

Oct 3rd, 2013
Damon Levy

Director/Importer Vine Connections

8.9

Not as funky as other Musar wines. Bright and tasty.

Not as funky as other Musar wines. Bright and tasty.

Apr 26th, 2013
Guthrie Raimondo

Well balanced, structured could probably actually use a few more years

Well balanced, structured could probably actually use a few more years

Oct 25th, 2020
Antonia Edwards

Smooth, rounded and delicious. A perfect accompaniment to delicious Levantine food in Amman.

Smooth, rounded and delicious. A perfect accompaniment to delicious Levantine food in Amman.

Nov 15th, 2018
Brittany Gatta

Very spice-forward wine, but very good! Got this bottle from Dr. Mausher

Very spice-forward wine, but very good! Got this bottle from Dr. Mausher

Jun 30th, 2018
Stephen Littler

Seriously smooth yet deep. Extremely good.

Seriously smooth yet deep. Extremely good.

Jul 23rd, 2017
Christopher Boyns

Delicious wine. Use of oak was very pleasing in this wine, had a great tannin/acidity/alcohol balance for being as ripe as the fruit seemed

Delicious wine. Use of oak was very pleasing in this wine, had a great tannin/acidity/alcohol balance for being as ripe as the fruit seemed

Feb 15th, 2017