Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $28.03Original €24.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cinsault 50%; Grenache 40%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bekaa Valley
Soil Deep, Gravelly soil over a limestone base
Elevation 1000.0 meters
Harvest Dates Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on 27 August 2021, Grenache on 2 September, and Cinsault on 4 September.
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Bottling Date Summer 2023
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Fining Agents No fining agents used
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Single-vineyard fruit from near Aana; reported yield was 20–30 hL/ha. Grapes fermented at 27–29°C with 15–20 days of maceration in cement vats, followed by six months in French Nevers oak. The wine was blended in autumn 2022 and bottled in summer 2023.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; cherry fruit, sweet spices and smoke on the nose; cherries, blackcurrant and a hint of rose on the palate; elegant with a long future.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cinsault 50%; Grenache 40%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bekaa Valley
Soil Deep, Gravelly soil over a limestone base
Elevation 1000.0 meters
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Bottling Date Spring 2022
Production Details Single-vineyard fruit from near Aana; reported yield was 20–30 hL/ha. Grapes fermented at 27–29°C with 15–20 days of maceration in cement vats, followed by six months in French Nevers oak. The wine was blended in autumn 2021 and bottled in spring 2022. During the September heatwave, picking order was determined by soil type and sugar content; the wider red-grape harvest ended on 30 September.
Tasting Notes Deep burgundy; ripe red cherry, plums, dates, mulberries and tea leaves; sweet tannins and spices; concentrated Mediterranean character.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Cinsault 50%; Grenache 40%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bekaa Valley
Soil Deep, Gravelly soil over a limestone base
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Bottling Date Summer 2021
Production Details Single-vineyard fruit from near Aana with a reported yield of 20–25 hL/ha. Grapes fermented at 27–29°C with 15–20 days of maceration in cement vats, followed by six months in French Nevers oak. The wine was blended in winter 2021, bottled in summer 2021 and released in spring 2022.
Tasting Notes Deeply coloured and fragrant; ripe brambly fruit, black cherry, plum, blueberry and spice; soft tannins and immediate approachability with strong ageing potential.
Sources: chateaumusar.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Cinsault 50%; Grenache 40%; Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Region Bekaa Valley
Soil Deep, Gravelly soil over a limestone base
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Bottling Date Summer 2020
Production Details Fruit came from selected vineyards near Aana with reported yields of 25–30 hL/ha. Grapes fermented at 27–29°C with 15–20 days of maceration in cement vats, followed by six months in French Nevers oak. The wine was blended in spring 2020 and bottled that summer.
Tasting Notes Clear ruby; subtle peppery spice and ripe red fruit; sweet-ripened red fruit on the palate with a slight savoury note and a soft, elegant finish.
Sources: chateaumusar.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Cinsault 50%; Grenache 35%; Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Region Bekaa Valley
Soil Deep, Gravelly soil over a limestone base
Harvest Dates Cabernet Sauvignon harvesting began on 16 August 2016.
Fermentation Vessels Cement vats
Oak Types French Nevers oak
Bottling Date Summer 2018
Production Details Fruit came from selected vineyards near Aana with reported yields of 25–30 hL/ha. Grapes fermented at 27–29°C with maceration in cement vats, followed by six months in French Nevers oak. The wine was blended during winter 2017/18 and bottled in summer 2018.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; red fruits, plums, sloes and cherries; balanced and elegant, medium-bodied, with vibrant fruit, soft tannins and good acidity.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $29.16Original €25.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $28.03Original €24.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $33.20Original CHF 27.50 | boucherville.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $31.39Original CHF 26.00 | boucherville.ch ↗ |