Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils Red 2020 offers a unique blend of Cinsault, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing the complexity and depth of a single vineyard in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley.
With smooth bramble fruit flavors and hints of figs, dates, and cedary spice, this red delivers a richly textured and aromatic experience, reflecting its five years of meticulous crafting and oak aging.
Bottled unfined and unfiltered, this wine benefits from further maturation, making it an excellent choice for both immediate enjoyment and aging, with the potential to develop even more depth and character over time.
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Description
Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils Red 2020 is a remarkable expression of Lebanese winemaking, distinguished by its single-vineyard origins near the Bekaa Valley village of Aana. This wine is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from mature bushvines with deep limestone soils. The result is a robust and aromatic red that mirrors the esteemed Chateau Musar style but with its own distinct character.
The nose reveals a captivating array of smooth bramble fruit, complemented by intriguing notes of figs, dates, and cedary spice. The palate is richly textured, reflecting the wine’s extensive aging in French oak barrels and its time spent in bottle before release. Unfined and unfiltered, Hochar Père et Fils Red is ideal for decanting to allow its full flavors to emerge. It pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like casseroles and roasted meats, and offers the potential for further aging, developing even greater complexity over time.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Cedar, Fig
Palate:Black Fruits, Cedar, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils Red 2020 is a remarkable expression of Lebanese winemaking, distinguished by its single-vineyard origins near the Bekaa Valley village of Aana. This wine is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from mature bushvines with deep limestone soils. The result is a robust and aromatic red that mirrors the esteemed Chateau Musar style but with its own distinct character.
The nose reveals a captivating array of smooth bramble fruit, complemented by intriguing notes of figs, dates, and cedary spice. The palate is richly textured, reflecting the wine’s extensive aging in French oak barrels and its time spent in bottle before release. Unfined and unfiltered, Hochar Père et Fils Red is ideal for decanting to allow its full flavors to emerge. It pairs beautifully with hearty dishes like casseroles and roasted meats, and offers the potential for further aging, developing even greater complexity over time.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Cedar, Fig
Palate:
Black Fruits, Cedar, Spice
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Cedar, Fig
Black Fruits, Cedar, Spice
Game
Pork
Red Meat