Chateau Musar Red 2019
Chateau Musar Red 2019 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan (Bekaa Valley, Lebanon), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, venison.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Clerc Milon, Pastourelle de Clerc Milon 2016 Château Clerc Milon · Bordeaux | £35.30 | |||
| Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No 1 Half 2021 Yarra Yering · Yarra Valley | £38.00 | |||
| Morgenster Estate Reserve 2014 Morgenster · Western Cape | £33.67 | |||
| El Principal Memorias 2018 El Principal · Maipo Valley | £32.84 |
An equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan The 3 different grape varieties were fermented with their natural yeasts in concrete vats at 27 – 29 degrees Celsius. Initially the aromas were somewhat discreet but full and concentrated on the palate with depth and layers of taste. 2019 was a perfect year for the reds and all the wines completed their fermentation leaving no residual sugar – malolactic fermentation had finished by mid November. It seems that rainy years enhance red fermentation, providing complexity. Ageing took place in French Nevers oak barrels for 12 months before blending in the winter of 2022. The 2019 vintage was bottled without fining or filtration during the summer months of July and August 2022. The 2019 vintage is dark, broody and spicy and blood red in colour. The aromas are blueberry, cranberry and blackcurrant with black olives and a touch of cloves, these follow through to the palate with added cherries, plum and spice. There is also a note of black pepper and it finishes with a good level of acidity and fine integrated tannins. It is a well balanced wine, mature and ready for drinking upon it’s release at 7 years of age and has excellent ageing potential. - The Chateau Musar team Chateau Musar