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Mehrine near Byblos and Bekaa Valley |
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Description
Jeune Rose Chateau Musar
Musar Jeune Rosé wines were first produced from low yielding Bekaa Valley and Byblos vines in 2006. Made from the fruit of younger vineyards at around 1,000 metres above sea level, these wines are bursting with fruit, unfettered by oak and made to the Hochar family’s unwavering philosophy of natural wine-making. Meant for consumption in its youth- within a few years of release.
The 2022 vintage is a blend of 80% Cinsault from young vines in Byblos planted in 2018 and 20% Mourvèdre from 10-year-old vines in the Bekaa Valley. The Cinsault and Mourvèdre underwent direct pressing with a mixture of bleeding and were fermented in stainless steel vats with a temperature range between 18˚C and 21˚C. After the malolactic fermentation was complete, the wines were left to rest for 3 months, then bottled during March 2023.
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Taste
This dry and medium bodied expression of Cinsault and Mourvèdre creates a serious rose. This vintage has aromas of orange blossom with red cherry and raspberry. Fresh and youthful with lower alcohol because of the young Cinsault vines from our new vineyards in the hills above Byblos, in Mehrine. Hints of peaches, mandarin and Lebanese spice sumac, and juicy red summer fruits that develop in the glass.
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Cellaring Potential
Drink now or cellar for 2+ years
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Food Matching
Great as an aperitif or pair with niçoise salad, grilled salmon, or vegetable skewers
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