Chateau Musar, "Hochar Pere et Fils"

Interesting facts

Red wine "Hochar Pere et Fils" is sometimes called a "second wine" of Chateau Musar but this is a misconception. The grapes for this wine are grown on a single, ancient vineyard planted over 50 years ago. It is located near the village of AASA in the Bekaa valley at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level and is characterized by the deep gravel soils on a limestone base. The climate is warm, the average annual temperature is about 25°C. the Harvested grapes are fermented at 29°C for 15-20 days in cement vats. The wine aged 9 months in French oak barrels. Before bottling the wine is not filtered, so may precipitate, which is recommended to remove, overflow drink for several hours before serving. Wine storage capacity is at least 10 years.Chateau Musar (the word "Musar" is derived from the Arabic "zar m" — "a wonderful place") founded in 1930 in the ancient castle of the XVII century by Gaston Asaram banker and financier by education. New passion for the wine so seized him that turned into a real passion and his life's work. He even decides to send his son Serge in Bordeaux, which received the diploma of oenologist in 1959 as an Intern at the famous Ronald Barton, returned to Lebanon and joined the family business. It should be noted that Chateau Musar is not the oldest winery, does not apply to the leaders in terms of production, however, what made Gaston and Serge Oscar for the reputation of Lebanese wines on the international market, it is difficult to overestimate. It is a red wine "Chateau Musar" in 1967, which became the "Discovery" at the Bristol wine fair in 1979, began a new Chapter in the history of Lebanese wine. After 5 years, Serge Oscar was named the famous magazine "Decanter" "Man of the year" in the world of wine. The main office and a spacious cellar located in the castle in the picturesque mountain town of Ghazir with a lovely view of the Mediterranean sea, 18 km North of Beirut. However, the vineyards are in the Bekaa valley, as the vast majority of Lebanese winemakers. The vineyards of Chateau Musar with a total area of 180 ha located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level at the villages of Kefraya, AASA and ammik. Favorable climatic conditions of the region provide a full ripening of the grapes. Wines of Chateau Musar are rarely found in Lebanese restaurants or shopping, as 95% of the wine produced is exported to France, the UK, Canada and USA, now they are appeared on the Russian market. Wine farms are exhibited at major auctions are held by private collectors such as "Christie's" and "Sotheby's": the first lot of wine "Chateau Musar" was held in 2000 and 2004, the second in 1979. "Louis Roederer", the famous champagne house, after one of their dates in 1997 was invited to a dinner party representatives of 30 prominent wine houses, among which equal place was taken by representatives of Chateau Musar. Another example from a related field: the owners of the famous Scottish distillery "Glenmorangie" decided to go on a bold experiment — restraint not to spend in barrels of port wine or sherry, and wine. Along with the barrels of the best wines of Burgundy, champagne and Chianti which included "Chateau Musar"!It should be mentioned that the views of the Chateau Musar among wine critics are not unanimous. Some experts believe that the wine sector is a bit overrated and their reputation must not only do a first-class wines, but also skillful PR: the first success was due to the desire to reward agriculture for this selfless work, when Serge Oscar with the risk to life was blends under the whistling from all sides with bullets. During the civil war in Lebanon, the economy has not released all 2 vintages: 1976 and 1984. However, there is no denying that the passion, the dedication and work of owners of Chateau Musar have made it legendary."Experts who know the extraordinary quality of the wines of Chateau Musar, look forward to every next harvest. Chateau Musar produces world-class wines, which have a tremendous capacity for endurance," "Wine Spectator"."These wines are not easy to find. But if you really want to impress friends, the Chateau Musar's worth it to look. This is a memorable wine from the Bekaa Valley class and character of Bordeaux, but a completely different taste", — "Wall Street Journal".

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has an intense red color.
The aroma of the wine reveals notes of Fig, plum, dried cranberry and tea on a background of light haze, hints of cigar and leather.
Well-balanced taste of the wine has well-integrated velvety tannins, juicy flavors of plums, figs and hints of sweet spices, among which stands out the cardamom.
The wine goes well with meat dishes, such as roast pork with garlic, fried chicken with potatoes, lamb. You can also serve the tuna steaks, artichokes and mushrooms, Mediterranean cuisine. Suitable for vegetarians.

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