1999 Chateau Musar
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Ernestas Likes this wine:
90 Points
Friday, June 9, 2023 - Lebanese night, Chateau Musar tasting (Vilnius, Lithuania): Chateau Musar tasting, flight 3/4, wine 8/12. Made from a blend of equal proportions of CS, Cinsault and Carignan, aged for 12 months in FR oak barrels. Deep ruby red, brick rim. Intense aroma of smoky cassis, leather, dry earth, brett, roasted walnuts, cedar. Medium+ body, earthy, bit smoky and fruitless with some licorice hints, fine medium tannins. Feels tired and bit dull with some life left in it, probably was stored improperly, as tried over two days and sadly there was no improvement.
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Comment posted by forceberry:
9/7/2023 3:21:00 PM - Are you sure about new oak barrels? I've understood Musar ages their red grand vin in predominantly old barrels, the proportion of new barrels remaining typically around 20 to 35%. I tried to look up evidence in support of new oak barrels, but couldn't find anything.
Comment posted by Ernestas:
9/8/2023 1:09:00 AM - Thanks for your comment, I have to admit I am not sure about new oak treatment either, I also searched in numerous publications, websites, critics reports, etc, and everywhere they noted just FR oak, without detailing if its new or used. I dont remember where I found it, or maybe I just thought as Gaston wanted to make Bordeaux influenced Grand Vin, he probably used new wine. Dont remember, anyways, I will amend my notes, leaving just FR oak so I dont confuse people. Once again, appreciate your input.
Are you sure about new oak barrels? I've understood Musar ages their red grand vin in predominantly old barrels, the proportion of new barrels remaining typically around 20 to 35%. I tried to look up evidence in support of new oak barrels, but couldn't find anything.