{"product_id":"2019-chateau-musar-bekaa-valley-rouge","title":"2019 Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau Musar’s 2019 Bekaa Valley Rouge is a striking expression of Lebanon’s most famous wine estate, blending tradition, resilience, and character in one bottle. Known for its individuality and sense of place, it reflects the enduring reputation of a producer that helped put Lebanese wine on the world map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine typically shows a deep ruby colour with a vibrant core and graceful evolution in the rim. The nose is layered and expressive, with aromas of red and dark berries, dried herbs, earthy spice, and subtle floral notes, often unfolding beautifully with time in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a supple yet structured texture, balancing ripe fruit, savoury complexity, and refreshing acidity. Expect notes of cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, and a faint smoky-earthy undertone. Chateau Musar reds are renowned for their ability to develop over many years, gaining extra nuance and complexity with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon’s high-altitude wine region, the wine benefits from a warm, dry climate, significant diurnal temperature shifts, and well-drained soils that encourage concentration and freshness. Chateau Musar is known for traditional winemaking methods and careful selection in the vineyard, allowing the character of the vintage and terroir to remain front and centre. Vinification is carried out with a hands-off philosophy that prioritizes balance and expression over heavy manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled meats, game, rich tomato-based dishes, and mature cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for an hour or more if drinking it young, as this can help the wine open up and reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1930, Chateau Musar is one of Lebanon’s most iconic wineries and a benchmark name in the Bekaa Valley. Its long-standing commitment to quality and traditional craftsmanship has earned it international acclaim, particularly for its age-worthy reds and its role in showcasing Lebanon as a serious wine-producing country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Musar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251952767313,"sku":"GCW-MUSA-19111108-1","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2019_Chateau_Musar_Bekaa_Valley_Rouge.png?v=1783442423","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2019-chateau-musar-bekaa-valley-rouge","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}