Chateau Musar Hochar Pere et Fils Red
This wine is a ruby-garnet color. The nose opens with red cherry, plum, and blackberry with notes of herbs, leather, spice, and an earthy funk. The palate displays dark fruit, layered with hints of savory spice, tobacco, and cedar. Produced by Château Musar, a legendary estate in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. Founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930, Chateau Musar is Lebanon's premier estate. The vineyards are planted on a limestone bed with gravelly top soils and are certified organic by the Mediterranean Institute of Certification (IMC).
Grape Varietal: Cinsault, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Feature: Sustainable
Country: Lebanon
Region: Bekaa Valley
Appellation: Bekaa Valley
Grape Profile: The blend delivers ripe fruit, gentle spice, and polished structure, combining power with approachability. Cinsault lends freshness and bright red fruit. Grenache contributes warmth, red fruit, and supple texture. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, dark fruit, and backbone.
Region Profile: The Bekaa Valley, Lebanon’s oldest wine region, lies between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges at elevations often exceeding 3,000 feet. This high-altitude plateau experiences hot, sunny days and cool nights, allowing grapes to achieve full ripeness while retaining acidity. Soils are predominantly limestone and gravel, contributing to freshness and structure.
Pair with: Grilled or roasted white and red meats. Fresh, hearty seafood options like Halibut and Octopus. Rich tomato-based dishes like pasta and pizza. Charcuterie. Rich cheeses like feta and gouda.
