2016 Chateau Musar Hochar Red, Bekaa Valley Lebanon
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Hochar Père et Fils Red has often been described as the ‘second’ wine of Chateau Musar, as it does bear some resemblance to the ‘Grand Vin’ but the comparison stops there.
Four years in the making, Hochar Père et Fils Red is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, from a single vineyard near the Bekaa Valley village of Aana, characterised by deep soils over limestone. At an average age of 30 years old, yields are low from these mature bushvines: 20-30 hl per hectare.
The three varietal components are fermented in cement vats, with 6 to 9 months ageing in French oak barrels (from the forest of Nevers) before blending and bottling (unfined and unfiltered). After several years’ maturation in bottle, the wines are released a full four years after the harvest.
The Hochar of this year is a bright ruby colour – there are red fruits on the nose; bitter sweet cherries with a hint of dark chocolate. Classic bright red fruits flavours and sweet, spicy notes follow through to the palate. The tannins are soft, the acidity fresh with very long length. Cellared well, it will keep for several years.
13.5% Alc/Vol
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Region | Bekaa Valley |
| Varietals | Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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