Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cinsault
Carignan
Region Bekaa Valley
Grapes Picked September 6
Production Details Average rainfall in winter with some cold days, followed by pleasant weather which allowed flowering to develop well in the spring. However, things started to deviate from the norm with the arrival of summer; July was unusually hot with some very dry days when temperatures exceeded 35°C, followed by a hotter than average August. Harvest started on the 6th September, one week earlier than usual. The crop was healthy and quality good but yields were down by 15%. The grapes were sweet but tannic with good acidity. Fermentation progressed well - slowly with very little heat as it was naturally under control. Interestingly, the level of alcohol was higher than usual - almost the same as 1999. All in all, it was an easy harvest and an easy fermentation with hardly any problems and malolactic fermentation followed its normal course.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rose petal freshness, mouth-watering acidity
Palate: beautifully textured, slightly sweet
tannic, concentrated, powerful, well balanced, leather, tar, tobacco, game, fresh acidity, soft, velvety, peppery, spicy, earthy, chocolatey, length, finesse, harmonious finish, very long, classic autumnal Musar notes, soft, mature, Old World, full flavoured, crisp, long lingering aftertaste, liquorice, sherbet