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1997 Chateau Musar RougeProducer: Chateau Musar Region: Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Blend: Red Blend Year: 1997 First tasted with Serge Hochar in the Chateau Musar cellars, December 1999. The wine was still in individual vats: Cinsault from the garrigues of Kefraya in the Bekaa Valley: crisp, fragrant; attractive, some elegance. Carignan from Ana , a little further north: more flesh, nice fruit, very tannic. Cabernet Sauvignon was an incredibly deep colour: green, stalky nose;

"A medium-bodied cabernet sauvignon with dark berries

sumptuous finish

and an ever-increasing range of casks are sourced to evolve the suite of flavours in our warehouse

and leather

the spice tones and tannins from the wood are supported with the rich fruit and a clean crisp finish

This combination of finishing barrels produces flavors of jam with caramel and spice notes

all amplified in a dramatic

300 cases made

and ultimately way more approachable

and the wine lingers enticingly on the finish

leather and tobacco are nicely pushed forward

It is an outstanding wine expressive of its more northern terroir to drink over the coming 15 years