Château Musar Jeune Rouge 2020

Drink type:
Dry red wine
Ingredients:
Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country:
Lebanon
Producer:
Chateau Musar
Region:
Bekaa valley
Maturation:
Stainless steel tanks
ABV:
14,5%
Volume:
750 ML
Flavor profile:
Dark purple, flavors of blueberry fruit, soft tannins
Serving temperature:
16-18°C
Combination Options:
Grilled dishes, roasts, stews, and aged cheeses.
Château Musar Jeune Rouge is a lovely red wine from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. This wine is a blend of 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from vineyards with various vine ages and soil types. While the same grape varieties are used for both Musar Jeune and the classic Château Musar, this particular wine features a higher proportion of Cinsault. Known for its soft and smooth characteristics, Cinsault grapes give this wine a more rounded and approachable profile. The inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and freshness, balancing the overall flavor. Unlike traditional methods, this wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, preserving the fruit’s natural freshness without the influence of oak. As a result, this smooth wine with an alcohol content of 14.5% is ready to enjoy right away.

This dark purple, seductive wine is delightfully fresh with rich flavors of blueberry fruit. It’s vibrant in taste with soft tannins. Musar Jeune Red is a fruity wine that can be enjoyed while young. It pairs well with grilled dishes, roasts, stews, and aged cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C for optimal enjoyment.

Chateau Musar is considered one of the most exceptional wine estates in the world. On one hand, this is due to its location in the Lebanese Bekaa Valley, and on the other hand, its strictly traditional winemaking methods. The vineyards are located on gravelly limestone-clay soils at about 1000 meters above sea level. The long, warm summers guarantee excellent grape ripening. Many people wonder why the Chateau Musar winery is more than two and a half hours’ drive from the vineyards in the Bekaa Valley. When Gaston Hochar started making wine in 1930, the borders of Lebanon were not yet defined, and he wanted to ensure his estate was situated in the newly established country.