2002 Chateau Musar
Community Tasting Note
shallIshantI wrote:
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - Another vertical tasting 18 months from the last one.
1999 - we thought this was at its peak last year. It is still going strong. As night went on, it became sweet and honeyed. There is plenty of punch. Apparently that is supposed to be the characteristic of Musars. Instead of peaking and then declining, they stay at that peak for years. Score 93
2000 - Rich nose. Slightly lighter on the palate. More wood. Score 91
2001 - favourite for 2 of the guests. Lovely fruit. Still lots of body for a 12yr old wine. Score 92
2002 - again that spritz and bite. Phenolic - even on the cork. What is it with the '02. Least favourite of the lot
2003 - Lots of blackcurrants but lighter compared with the others. Score 91
2004 - Wow. Medicinal lozenges. Think Vicks vapour rub. This will age very well. Score 92
2005 - noticeably more purple at the edges. Still has youth. Again medicinal but good clean fruit. Yummy. This has certainly matured in the last 18 months and drinking well now. Interesting how it has changed in that time. Score 91
We had beef in ale as the main course and then Gruyere de Compte (another vertical of 18, 21 ans 24 months) for the cheese course. The Musars went perfectly. All bottles opened 9 hours before starting the meal.
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Comment posted by Winemoments:
11/3/2013 3:47:00 AM - It'a pity that I only have 2002, never had the chance to taste 99 or 2000. Will try to get hold to those best vintages.
Comment posted by shallIshantI:
11/3/2013 3:56:00 AM - Dear Ercument Sener
We have had both good and bad bottles from the 02. So distinctively different even on the cork. For the 7 year vertical that we have done twice now, we had the same impression of the 02 both times. They were from different suppliers so likely to be the year. I'd keep the 02 a few more years before opening. Thankfully, Musars have a great following but not so boutique that they are difficult to find. Waitrose always have one but only the 'current' year - right now it's the 05. Lots of independents will be able to get other years for you.
I've also posted a more extended reply on the 2000.
Comment posted by Winemoments:
11/9/2013 9:18:00 PM - Thank you for your recommendations and useful info. Have a nice Sunday. Cheers