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2018 Chateau Musar
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Hochar Père et Fils is sourced from specially selected vineyards near the village of Aana in the Bekaa Valley characterised by deep, gravelly soil over a limestone base. Low yields (25-30 hectolitres per hectare) result in concentrated wines and the altitude keeps the average yearly temperatures around 25°C, encompassing cold, snowy winters, mild springs and hot summers.
Grape Varietals Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Winemaking The grapes fermented at temperatures ranging between 27-29°C with 15-20 days maceration in cement vats, followed by 6 months in French Nevers oak barrels.
The 2018 vintage was blended in the spring of 2020 and bottled in the summer of the same year. Tasting Notes An attractive clear ruby colour and aroma to match, with a subtle peppery spice and ripe red fruits. This continues through to the palate where sweet-ripened red fruit dominate the glass with a slight savoury note and soft, elegant finish.
Grape Varietals Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Winemaking The grapes fermented at temperatures ranging between 27-29°C with 15-20 days maceration in cement vats, followed by 6 months in French Nevers oak barrels.
The 2018 vintage was blended in the spring of 2020 and bottled in the summer of the same year. Tasting Notes An attractive clear ruby colour and aroma to match, with a subtle peppery spice and ripe red fruits. This continues through to the palate where sweet-ripened red fruit dominate the glass with a slight savoury note and soft, elegant finish.