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Château Musar Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001 (375ml)
As elegant as Serge Hochar himself, the man behind Chateau Musar, this blend of cabernet sauvignon, carignan and cinsault is lithe yet firm. The fruit feels autumnal, in shades of rust red and ocher spice, and is saturated with a spicy, foresty fragrance. It's delicious now, ready for game birds scented with juniper berries, and should live on for another decade. Wine & Spirits Magazine
Ratings on Delectable
Cathy Corison 
Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery
Thank you, Chris Struck!
Thank you, Chris Struck!
9.4
Will Stanley
Such a dense and youthful nose - brett of course, which gradually blows off to reveal smoked cherry, cranberry, blackberry preserve, cedar, clove and a balsamic edge. It’s exotic, and unmistakably Musar. The palate is actually very sweet, with an immediate hit of liquorice, followed by plum compote, blackberry jam, fresh tobacco and vanilla. Not the Musar for me, but it’s hard to deny the wine’s complexity. The wine has high acidity and fine tannins, and I’d say in ten years the 2001 will be a beauty. 92+
Such a dense and youthful nose - brett of course, which gradually blows off to reveal smoked cherry, cranberry, blackberry preserve, cedar, clove and a balsamic edge. It’s exotic, and unmistakably Musar. The palate is actually very sweet, with an immediate hit of liquorice, followed by plum compote, blackberry jam, fresh tobacco and vanilla. Not the Musar for me, but it’s hard to deny the wine’s complexity. The wine has high acidity and fine tannins, and I’d say in ten years the 2001 will be a beauty. 92+
9.2
Ed Lehrman
What can one say—Musar tastes like Musar. This one at 19 was surprisingly youthful. Penetrating licorice root and herbs with plenty of currant flavor, leather, and good structure. Glad I have 2 bottles left as this one will develop further.
What can one say—Musar tastes like Musar. This one at 19 was surprisingly youthful. Penetrating licorice root and herbs with plenty of currant flavor, leather, and good structure. Glad I have 2 bottles left as this one will develop further.
9.4
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 1999 | wow! A Burgundian smell with rosehip and barnyard, very impressive. Awesome balance and very long aftertaste. A treat!
Vintage 1999 | wow! A Burgundian smell with rosehip and barnyard, very impressive. Awesome balance and very long aftertaste. A treat!
9.3Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2001 | a matured Lady, classic, tertiaire tones, a bit drying aftertaste
Vintage 2001 | a matured Lady, classic, tertiaire tones, a bit drying aftertaste
9.1
Jordan Wardlaw
Very secondary but still retaining loads of sweet fruit. Plums, figs, chocolate, coffee, cherry compote and leather are bursting forth right now. Double-decanted and tasted with Marc Hochar in Napa.
Very secondary but still retaining loads of sweet fruit. Plums, figs, chocolate, coffee, cherry compote and leather are bursting forth right now. Double-decanted and tasted with Marc Hochar in Napa.
9.3Kevin Cuturi
Very interesting wine. Colour - ruby. Aroma - oaky. Tastes like a Spanish Ribera. Rich wine, yet retaining a certain level of finesse. Would buy again.
Very interesting wine. Colour - ruby. Aroma - oaky. Tastes like a Spanish Ribera. Rich wine, yet retaining a certain level of finesse. Would buy again.
9.2
Daron Watson
Aromas of dark berries and cherry, a plummy musk, and wafts of kretek ~ pronounced pastilles on the palate meld into the herbs de Provence coated lamb shanks infused with lavender, honey, thyme, basil and Dijon mustard ~ killer pairing!
Aromas of dark berries and cherry, a plummy musk, and wafts of kretek ~ pronounced pastilles on the palate meld into the herbs de Provence coated lamb shanks infused with lavender, honey, thyme, basil and Dijon mustard ~ killer pairing!
9.3
Nico J. Snyman
Loving these slightly developed Musar, for their price they are equal to some of the best wines from Bordeaux/Rhône, depending on the vintage.
Loving these slightly developed Musar, for their price they are equal to some of the best wines from Bordeaux/Rhône, depending on the vintage.
9.1Ryan Wofford
Now is the time! Decanted 2 hrs, cloudy thinning hue, funky nose of vegetation, moss & wet stone. Still delivered rich fruit & poise.
Now is the time! Decanted 2 hrs, cloudy thinning hue, funky nose of vegetation, moss & wet stone. Still delivered rich fruit & poise.
9.1
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