Musar Vin Libanais 2002

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Musar
Label Name:
 
Vin Libanais
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
Lebanon
Region:
 
Bekaa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Decanter ~97 pts (2002 cited); Robert Parker/Wine Advocate listings cite ~88 for 2002. Widely praised by critics including Steven Spurrier; late-release vintage with multiple international reviews

Tasting Note
Spicy red fruits, cedar, plum, figs and dates with Christmas-cake spices, stewed plums and leather. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish with earthy, tobacco and cedar notes.

Food Pairing
Roast/grilled lamb, beef, game, mature cheeses, stews and casseroles; Asian: Korean BBQ, Chinese braised beef, spicy Szechuan lamb, Malaysian/Indonesian beef rendang, Lebanese mezze and spiced lamb kebabs.

Production Method
Each variety fermented separately (concrete vats) with extended maceration, aged in French Nevers oak (~1 year), then blended and bottle-aged. Minimal intervention: no fining, light filtration, low SO2.

Vineyard Info
Château Musar (Hochar family), founded 1930 in the Bekaa Valley. Iconic Lebanese estate known for low-intervention winemaking, organic principles and long‑lived, cellarable reds.