Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley Rouge, 2012 so031023 portuguese round up offer where the sand-over-chalk soil helps

where the sand-over-chalk soil helps these late-ripening ghosts actually ripen

Hatzidakis worked these volcanic ash soils with the same attention he gave his celebrated Assyrtikos: low yields

with earthy hints of tobacco and spice

and smooth texture make this a perfect sipper

with silky tannins and a bright acidity that keeps the wine fresh and approachable

Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley Rouge, 2012 so031023 portuguese round up offer where the sand-over-chalk soil helpsChteau Musar isnt like anything elseand thats exactly the point. Grown in Lebanons Bekaa Valley, aged for years before release, and made with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan, the 2012 Rouge brings the Musar magic in full form. Its funky and classic at the same timedried cherries, leather, spice, a little VA lift, and that earthy, almost sweet sour edge that makes it unmistakably Musar. 2012 was a warmer vintage, so theres plenty of