Ch Musar Rouge
Organic

Ch Musar Rouge - 2009

Item # 21792 1.5

A great vintage that was recently released as the estate always releases late. Now in a magnum bottle and made from the late and great Serge Hochar himself. This bottle is a memory of his brilliance.

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Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 3 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Organic

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.


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About the Producer

Bekaa Valley, Lebanon Chateau Musar was founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, although since 1959 it has been run by his two sons Serge and Ronald. Serge Hochar is the more charismatic of the two, finding time to travel the world to promoting the Musar name at tastings, seminars and similar events, while also maintaining winemaking responsibilities. Ronald, a lawyer by profession, looks after the...

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