Hochar Père et Fils Red

Hochar Père et Fils Red

A guide to the Hochar Pere et Fils style

Hochar Père et Fils Red has often been described as the ‘second’ wine of Chateau Musar, as its style does bear some resemblance to the flagship wine but the comparison stops there as its vineyards, blend and ageing places are very different. This classic Hochar Pere et Fils expression delivers a unique glimpse into exceptional Lebanese winemaking.

Hochar Pere et Fils Grapes and vines

To begin with, the winemakers spend four years crafting this red blend. They combine Cinsault, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon from mature, 30-year-old bushvines. Furthermore, these vines grow on deep limestone soils near Aana in the Bekaa Valley and naturally yield low amounts per hectare.

The Winemaking Process

Additionally, the production team ferments the three varieties in cement vats. Next, they age the wine for 6 to 9 months in French oak barrels from the Nevers forest before a final, unfiltered bottling. Just like the flagship Chateau Musar Red, each vintage blend reflects distinct seasonal characteristics. Consequently, the winery matures the bottles for several years, releasing them a full four years after the harvest.

Decanting and Serving 

Bottled unfined and unfiltered, Hochar Père et Fils Reds are suitable for vegans; they’re also richly-textured and likely to produce deposits in bottle. This is a feature of most fine wines. Ideally, the wine could be decanted (discarding any sediment) up to one hour before serving at between 16-18°C. This wine is an ideal choice for casseroles, roasted meats, tuna steaks and Mediterranean dishes.

Storage

To keep the wines showing at their best, bottles must be cellared in darkness, lying on their sides and not subjected to unnecessary movement or fluctuations in temperature. Visit storing our wines page to learn more.

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