2008 Chateau Musar Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (40) Avg Score: 90.2 points

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  4/13/2024 - Frijole wrote:

  pale gold, lots of clarity, silvery hue
  Nose: unripe peach, green apple, orange zest, lemon, toasted sesame seeds, white pepper, honeycomb, Indian spice, musk, oak
  Pal: unripe peach, green apple, orange zest, lemon rind, toasted sesame seeds, white pepper, honeycomb, Indian spice, musk, minerals, oak
  Feel: medium, astringent, touch acidic
  Finish: medium
  T9 (could be an 8)

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  3/31/2024 - benjamin96 Does not like this wine: 88 Points

  Le vin manquait de matiere, acidite trop presente. Fruits exotiques au nez, amande, par contre il manque cruellement de matiere et l’acidite ressort.

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  3/1/2024 - Stemvers Does not like this wine: 89 Points

  Presenting a pale yellow hue, lighter than anticipated for a 15-year-old white wine. Exhibiting a light to medium body with pleasing acidity, this wine gradually reveals its complexity with aeration and temperature adjustment over the course of an hour. Initial notes of lemon and the bitterness reminiscent of orange peel dominate, accompanied by subtle spiciness and unexpected robustness. Remarkably youthful in character, it leaves a lasting impression with its extended finish. However, its perplexing nature prompts contemplation— is it a stroke of genius or past its prime, lacking in appeal? Undoubtedly, this is not a wine that reveals itself easily, offering a challenging yet intriguing experience for the discerning palate.

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  1/28/2024 - gediminasbielskus Does not like this wine: 77 Points

  Tired wine overall. Lacking freshness and structure. Butterscotch overwhelms as the wine gets tired and I found some crude nail polish remover notes lurking about. Won't be taking this chance again as I think the winemaking is inconsistent.

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  1/28/2024 - Jabulani wrote: 85 Points

  Definitely oxidative; initially rather good, in an aged Rhone Valley white style. Bruised fruit, a hint of red apple, prettier on the aromas than on the palate which is a little restrained. Air brings out volatile acidity, and the wine fell apart within 20 minutes.

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