Imperial College London
Tasted Thursday, October 15, 2009 by hadwin with 578 views
Fruit driven. Good year (possibly the best). Cepage Cinsault Carignan and CS. 14%
Rainy spring but long season to October. 13.5%
Cool year with harvest finishing on 11th October. Slow fermentation. 14%
Ligher vintage from another cold year. 13%
Average year. 14%
14%
Good year. Cold May with some frost. 14%
Carignan dominant vintage. 14%
1999 Chateau Musar 88 Points
Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
Medium intense colour, thinning at the edge with a touch of terracotta. Bold nose leaping up to meet you. Black fruits followed by warm spices with a perfumed top note. Rich full and smooth. Good balance and acidity, a touch of turkish delight sweetness and dark chocolate.
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