Lebanese Red (Lebanon)
Lebanon is among the oldest sites of wine production in the world.
The Phoenicians exported Vitis Vinifera all over the Mediterranean.
Red Lebanese Flavors
Château Musar is complex and dominated by Red and Dark Berries and Cherries, with added Herbs, Spices, and Jammy notes.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Cranberry |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Dried Fruit |
 Jam |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Oak |
 Rasins |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Red Lebanese 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 |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Red Lebanese Food Pairing
The massive taste of a full bodied Château Musar pairs best with bold food.
Château Musar loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 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 Red Lebanese
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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. |
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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).