Gaston Hochar Chateau Musar 2000

Cabernet Sauvignon/Cinsault/Carignan.  2000. 13.5% ABV.

Bekaa Valley, Ghazir, Lebanon. 

Tasting notes: When tasted in early November 1999, the wines were tannic, concentrated and powerful, but very well balanced.
Now at 20 years after the vintage, the 2000 holds on to its primary fruit whilst really starting to reveal the classic Musar identity, balancing out the characteristic sweet spice and desiccated fruit notes with more evolved elements of leather, tar, tobacco and a hint of game.
These complex aromas and flavours are lifted with a fresh lick of acidity that will ensure the wine will continue to age gracefully for years to come.