Country: Lebanon Region: Bekaa Valley Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon / Cinsault Vintage: 2000 Colour: Red Style: Dry Producer: Gaston Hochar Description: The 2000 vintage of Chateau Musar is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan – approximately 1/3rd of each. It was fermented in cement vats and then aged for one year in French nevers oak barriques. It was blended and bottled at the end of the third year following the harvest and aged for a further 3 to 4 years in the cellars of Chateau Musar at Ghazir before its release in May 2007. In summary we feel that the 2000 vintage is a serious wine with serious ageing potential but with a very approachable and open style which makes it perfect for drinking now as well as cellaring. Perhaps more Bordeaux like in character than in previous vintages * Because of the age of this wine you will have to be very gentle while removing the cork. If the cork separates on opening do not despair, just filter the wine through a piece of muslin or another very light non dyed material. The wine won't be "corked" it will just have a bit of cork in it. Please enjoy one of the nicest red wines on the planet. Tasting Note:The colour is a mid intensity red. The nose is a complex intriguing mixture of figs, prunes, leather, dark tea, tobacco, black olives with spices and a certain earthiness. On the palate, you will find ripe black cherries, figs, damsons-even chocolate and olives. There is good acidity with nice smooth tannins resulting in a wine which full-bodied, rich and velvety with very long length. Food Matches: Mediterranean / Game / Casseroles