Uncovering the Fascinating History of Wine
Lebanon is one of the oldest wine-growing regions, with origins dating back to 2686 B.C., and has had a significant influence on the art of wine preservation, being among the first to preserve its wine through the use of amphorae. The two most famous wineries in Lebanon are Chateau Ksara and Chateau Musar. Musar is not a typical Lebanese wine. It is produced naturally and the bottles are kept for several years before being released for sale.
Château Musar
Rouge (Gaston Hochar)
Chateau Musar Red is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault. It’s fermented in cement barrels, transferred to French barrels and aged for one year. The wines are blended, blended and aged in cement tanks for 12 months before bottling. The bottles are stored in the cellar of Chateau Musar for another four years before being released to the market. The entire process from harvest to bottling takes seven years.
Château Musar
Blanc (Gaston Hochar)
Musar White is a blend of the native grape varieties Obaideh and Merwah, which are related to Chardonnay and Semillon. The Obaideh vineyards have stony and calcareous soils, while the Merwah vineyards have calcareous gravelly soils. The process for the white wine is slightly different from that of the red wine. It is fermented and aged for 9 months in French oak barriques, then blended, bottled and aged for six years before being released to the market.