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Tripoli<br />
Mediterranean<br />
Sea<br />
Syria<br />
Beirut<br />
Naameh<br />
Sidon<br />
Tyre<br />
Jordan<br />
Israel<br />
Lebanon<br />
With the troubles in Syria, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Lebanese wineries had disappeared into the<br />
desert. In fact, they are thriving despite risking life and death to grow and harvest grapes. During the Civil War,<br />
Chateau Musar remarkably missed only one vintage and at times had shells falling amongst their vines. Their wines<br />
have found worldwide acclaim and adorn some of the finest restaurant wine lists in the world.<br />
Facts & Figures<br />
Major Ronald Barton of Chateau Leoville-Barton<br />
was stationed in Lebanon during World War Two<br />
and befriended Gaston Hochar, the founder of<br />
Chateau Musar, which strengthened links with<br />
Bordeaux and influenced the Musar style.<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Serge Hochar became Decanter magazine’s first<br />
‘Man of the Year’ in 1984, recognising his dedication<br />
to producing his award winning wines throughout<br />
Lebanon’s Civil War.<br />
Red <strong>Wine</strong><br />
Single Bottle<br />
<strong>List</strong> Price<br />
5623990 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley, 2013 Ve £30.89<br />
Blood red in colour with a rich, fragrant fruit nose; mulberries, black cherries, plums with a hint of mocha.<br />
The palate is very intense and concentrated, it’s full of volume and characterised by forest and black<br />
fruits with elegant spice. The tannins are soft and juicy and it has a lengthy finish. (D) 14% vol<br />
88<br />
www.staustellwines.co.uk
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