2019 Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Rouge Magnum
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2042 |
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Winery Château Musar
Château Musar is one of the Middle East's most iconic wineries and a true cult producer in the wine world. Located in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, the estate was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. Under the leadership of Serge Hochar, the winery gained international recognition for its unique style and ability to produce great wines, often under challenging conditions. Château Musar is known for its wines, which have a distinctive character and mature beautifully in the bottle, often for decades.
2019 Château Musar Bekaa Valley Rouge Magnum
Château Musar's red wine is one of the most recognizable blends from the Bekaa Valley. It is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan grapes from old, high-altitude vineyards. Thanks to the dry climate and the wide temperature range between day and night, the grapes can ripen optimally while retaining their freshness. Musar wines are known for their unique combination of ripe fruit, spice, and earthy complexity.
Vineyards and vinification
The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters in the Bekaa Valley, where chalky soils and a Mediterranean climate provide ideal conditions for viticulture. The grapes are vinified separately, and the wine is traditionally aged for several years in French oak barrels before being blended and further bottle-aged. This long aging is an essential element of Château Musar's style, creating complexity and elegance.
Color, smell and taste
The wine has a deep ruby red color. The nose opens with complex aromas of ripe cherries, blackcurrants, and plums, complemented by spicy notes, leather, tobacco, and subtle earthy nuances. As the wine matures, hints of dried herbs, spices, and Mediterranean garrigue also emerge.
The palate is full and layered, with a beautiful balance of ripe fruit, fresh acidity, and soft tannins. The structure is elegant yet firm enough to allow for further aging. The finish is long and complex, with notes of red fruit, spices, and a slightly earthy undertone typical of the Château Musar style.
The 2019 vintage
The 2019 vintage in the Bekaa Valley yielded healthy grapes with a good balance of ripeness and freshness. The wine therefore combines concentration with elegance and has the potential to develop further in the bottle for years to come. As with many Château Musar wines, its complexity will only increase with age.
Storage capacity
Château Musar is known for its exceptional aging potential. The 2019 vintage can be enjoyed young, but will develop further and gain complexity with bottle aging. Larger sizes, such as magnums, also age more slowly, giving the wine even greater aging potential.
Wine-Food and Discount
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-food pairing and several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Region | Bekaa-vallei |
| Winery | Chateau Musar |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2042 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Vinous rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rijk, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | Deze 2019 Château Musar Bekaa Valley Rouge Magnum biedt een robijnrode pracht met rijp fruit zoals kers en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met kruidigheid, leer en een elegante aardse ondertoon die met de jaren only beter wordt. De wijn heeft een volle, gelaagde mond met frisse zuren en zachte tannines en vormt zo een perfecte brug tussen kracht en finesse. Bij gerechten zoals rundvlees, lamsvlees en barbecues werkt hij geweldig met lang gestoofde of gegrilde bereidingen en een kruidige, mediterrane rand, terwijl een lichte rosée of heldere specerijen het spel extra kunnen versterken; serveer bij matig tot zacht verwarmde temperaturen en laat de wijn even ademhalen voordat u schenkt. |
Vinous
90
Drinking Window
2023 - 2040
From: Cellar Favorite: 1960, 1974 and New Releases of Château Musar (Apr 2023)
The 2017 Château Musar has a perfumed bouquet with well-defined plummy red fruit, fireside embers and pressed flower scents. A hint of VA in the background gives the aromatics a welcome kick. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and well-judged acidity, harmonious, not powerful, yet full of flavor. A pleasing bitterness surfaces towards the finish, with moderate persistence and a residual white pepper tang lingering in the mouth. Very nice.
- By Neal Martin on April 2023
Château Musar is a remarkable estate that gained prominence thanks to the late Serge Hochar, a remarkable man who died tragically in 2015 after a swimming accident in Mexico.
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Winemaking in Lebanon is far from a modern phenomenon. In the Beqaa Valley, evidence of wine production dates back to the Bronze Age, with the Phoenicians being among the earliest to cultivate vineyards. The famous Bacchus Temple in Baalbek also stands as a testament to the Roman's involvement in winemaking in the region.
Château Musar: a legacy of winemaking in Lebanon
The Beqaa Valley is an ideal location for grape cultivation. The valley is about eight kilometers wide and situated between two mountain ranges at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters. This high altitude creates a unique microclimate where the intense heat of the day is offset by cool nights, allowing the grapes to retain their fruity aromas. Additionally, meltwater from the mountains ensures a reliable water supply, while the soil—comprising loam, pebbles, and gray limestone—provides a healthy environment for the vines.
Despite the ongoing conflict in the region, winemaking has persisted. The only exceptions were during the years 1976 and 1984, when war prevented wine production. Grapes had to be transported nearly 100 kilometers through conflict zones to reach the winery, located just north of Beirut.
The revival of Lebanese winemaking because of Château Musar
After a long hiatus due to Islamic rule, which imposed a ban on alcohol production for over a thousand years, winemaking in Lebanon was revived by Jesuit priests in 1857. In 1930, Gaston Hochar founded Château Musar during the French mandate period. He sourced grapes from the Beqaa Valley and established a winery and cellar on the western slopes of Mount Lebanon, in Ghazir, just north of Beirut. Hochar received guidance from French professors in setting up his winery.
The Influence of Serge Hochar
Gaston Hochar's son, Serge, played a pivotal role in bringing Château Musar to global recognition. After training at Château Langoa-Barton in Bordeaux, Serge Hochar developed his own philosophy of winemaking. He favored a unique blend, combining the firm and robust structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the fruit-forward character of Rhône varietals such as Carignan and Cinsault—a blend rarely seen elsewhere.
Serge Hochar was committed to natural winemaking techniques, using wild yeasts, avoiding fining and filtering, and famously describing his wines as "wines without makeup." The red wines from Château Musar are aged for an average of 12 months in French oak barrels that are not toasted, followed by several years of cellar aging. The final blend is determined purely by taste, with each vintage offering distinct characteristics.
The unique style of Château Musar wines
The red Château Musar is an exceptional and traditional wine, often considered old-fashioned in style. Its color is never truly dark, usually exhibiting a brownish hue, with notes of spices and a subtle herbal quality in both aroma and flavor. These wines have remarkable aging potential, with Serge Hochar recommending they be enjoyed at their peak after 15 years. Each vintage reflects its own personality, and the wines are renowned for their distinctive character and ability to age gracefully.
Château Musar continues to be celebrated worldwide for its commitment to tradition and unique winemaking approach.
Food Pairings
Deze 2019 Château Musar Bekaa Valley Rouge Magnum biedt een robijnrode pracht met rijp fruit zoals kers en zwarte bessen, aangevuld met kruidigheid, leer en een elegante aardse ondertoon die met de jaren only beter wordt. De wijn heeft een volle, gelaagde mond met frisse zuren en zachte tannines en vormt zo een perfecte brug tussen kracht en finesse. Bij gerechten zoals rundvlees, lamsvlees en barbecues werkt hij geweldig met lang gestoofde of gegrilde bereidingen en een kruidige, mediterrane rand, terwijl een lichte rosée of heldere specerijen het spel extra kunnen versterken; serveer bij matig tot zacht verwarmde temperaturen en laat de wijn even ademhalen voordat u schenkt.
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