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Château Musar (Lebanon)

A common Château Musar blend is 1/3 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1/3 Cinsault, and 1/3 Carignan.

Château Musar Flavors

Château Musar is complex and dominated by Red and Dark Berries and Cherries, with added Herbs, Spices, and Jammy notes.

Cherry
Red
Cherry
Cherry
Black
Cherry
Plum
Blackberry
Cranberry
Cranberry
Herbs
Herbs
Spices
Spices
Dried Fruit
Dried
Fruit
Jam
Jam

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Oak
Oak
Raisins
Rasins
Tobacco
Tobacco
Leather
Leather

Château Musar Profile

Château Musar is a medium to full bodied red wine:

BODY:Medium - Full
TANNINS:Medium - High
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium - Plus
ALCOHOL:13-14% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Château Musar Food Pairing

The massive taste of a full bodied Château Musar pairs best with bold food.

Château Musar loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.

Mushroom
Mushroom
Hamburger
Hamburger
Ham
Ham
Soup
Casseroles
Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Beef
Beef

Excellent Pairings

BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Smoked Meat. Salami.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables. Wrap.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.

Specialities

Middle Eastern. North African.
Shawarma (Lamb Wrap).
Kebab. Gyro on Pita.

The Ideal Glass for Château Musar

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

If You Like Château Musar

You Might Also Like:

Barolo (Italy)
Cabernet Sauvignon (France)
Dão DOC (Portugal)
Languedoc (France)
Lebanese Red (Lebanon)
Malbec (Argentina)
Nero d'Avola (Italy)
Petite Sirah (USA)
Pinotage (South Africa)
Rioja Reserva (Spain)
Shiraz (Australia)
Super Tuscan (Italy)
Syrah (France)
Touriga Nacional (Portugal)

About Libanese Red

The climate of Lebanon might seem too warm for wine production, but the Bekaa Valley, on an inland plateau, with reduced temperatures, can produce very exciting red wines.

Lebanese winemakers blend French grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah. Merlot. Cinsault. Carignan. Grenache.

Château Musar is the best known label.

Its bordeaux-like structure, filled out with much Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault, was inspired by a visit to Lebanon by Bartons of St-Julien (French wine maker).


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