Musar Jeune Red is an unoaked blend of Cinsault, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from youthful Bekaa Valley vines. Meant for current consumption – within a few years of the harvest – this deeply-coloured, vividly fruity style, first produced in 2007, may yet prove to be a ‘keeper’. Inky-dark, silky-textured and aromatic, with blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry jam flavours and a warm, spicy finish, it has been likened to a fine Roussillon red.
The exceptional character of this wine is derived from an express blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The grapes are harvested from vines planted since 2000 at an altitude of approximately 1,000 meters above sea level in Lebanon’s historic Bekaa Valley. This high-altitude positioning introduces significant diurnal temperature variations—hot, sun-drenched days followed by crisp, cool nights—allowing the grapes to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining an essential, vibrant acidity that balances the rich fruit expression.
True to the non-interventionist winemaking philosophy of Chateau Musar, Musar Jeune Red is fermented in traditional cement-lined vats. This method preserves the natural, unadulterated fruit characteristics without the oak influence. Following fermentation, the wine is bottled exactly one year after the harvest and released to the market a year later, ensuring that it reaches consumers with its youthful exuberance and complexity intact.
You do not need to decant this wine prior to serving. Instead, you can enjoy it straight from the bottle at an ideal temperature between 16°C and 18°C. Because the wine offers a rich texture and a spicy finish, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats and hearty roasts. Moreover, it complements rich winter casseroles, delicatessen charcuterie boards, and a variety of mature cheeses.
This vibrant red perfectly suits vegans and vegetarians alike. In accordance with natural production practices, the winemakers do not fine or filter the liquid at any stage. Therefore, they do not use any animal-derived processing agents during the clarification stage, which ultimately preserves the raw integrity of the juice.
To keep the wines showing at their best and safeguard their flavor profile, collectors must store the bottles in complete darkness. Additionally, you should lay them flat on their sides to keep the cork moist. Finally, owners must keep the bottles away from unnecessary movement, continuous vibrations, or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Please visit our dedicated wine storing page to learn more about preserving your collection.
