1998 Chateau Musar
Community Tasting Note
J_H Likes this wine:
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Weinkongress 2021 (Restaurant Sonne Leuggern): - Tasted blind
- Nose: Somewhat reductive nose, medium intense aromas of popcorn. In addition, the red fruit with strawberries and plums is subliminally recognisable. The reductive aromas are too strong, especially at the beginning, they dissipate a little with time.
- Palate: Is simply sexy, has a sweet touch of again candied plums and strawberries. Velvety tannins that are well integrated. Unfortunately a little too little acidity (medium) and also not extremely long on the finish.
- An exciting bordeaux blend from Lebanon but cannot keep up with the medium/high class bordeaux in terms of ageing potential (it doesn't have to for this price). Should be drunk now.
- 89-90 points
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Comment posted by 10xM:
12/11/2021 7:27:00 AM - How long did you decant?
Comment posted by Paul852:
12/11/2021 7:49:00 AM - Exactly this. If the answer is less than 4 hours (and ideally 6-8 or more) then you got what you deserved.
Comment posted by Goldstone:
12/11/2021 11:37:00 AM - Totally agree with Paul852's comment.
Comment posted by J_H:
12/19/2021 2:37:00 AM - Thank you for your comments! I agree about giving the wine more time in the glass and have a look how it unfolds his potential!