{"product_id":"chateau-musar-1998-red-wine-lebanon-bekaa-valley","title":"Chateau Musar 1998 Red Wine Lebanon Bekaa Valley","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eChâteau Musar 1998 Red Wine (Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully mature vintage of one of the world’s most singular wines—an expressive blend that combines Mediterranean warmth with Old-World structure and remarkable longevity. Now deeply evolved, the 1998 reveals layers of dried red fruit, spice, leather, and earthy complexity, demonstrating why Musar has become a cult favorite among collectors seeking wines that blur the lines between Bordeaux, Rhône, and something entirely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eChâteau Musar, founded in \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e1930 by Gaston Hochar\u003c\/strong\u003e, is Lebanon’s most internationally celebrated winery. Its vineyards lie in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eBekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-altitude plateau roughly \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e1,000 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e between the Mount Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges. The region’s sunny Mediterranean climate paired with cool nights produces grapes with both ripeness and structure. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eThe estate’s flagship red is a blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced from organically farmed vineyards on limestone and gravel soils. Fermentation takes place using \u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eindigenous yeasts in concrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e12 months of aging in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with each grape variety aged separately before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eTrue to the Musar philosophy of minimal intervention, the wine is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003ebottled without fining or filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e and released only after extended bottle aging. This patient maturation is essential to the wine’s identity, allowing the complex interplay of fruit, acidity, tannin, and tertiary aromas to develop slowly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eThe 1998 vintage has developed the hallmark Musar character: rustic elegance, savory complexity, and remarkable longevity.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eComplex and mature aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003edried cherry, cassis, leather, herbs, and forest floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of mushroom, spice, and subtle earthy “barnyard” notes typical of aged Musar. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eMedium-bodied and deeply nuanced, showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eplum, dried cherry, and blackberry\u003c\/strong\u003e, interwoven with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003esavory herbs, spice, and earthy complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The texture is silky with lively acidity supporting the mature fruit profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eLong and layered, with lingering \u003cstrong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003edried fruit, spice, leather, and subtle earthy tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both elegance and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3696\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3270\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3281\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3309\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3298\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3309\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~13–14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3328\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3353\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBekaa Valley, Lebanon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3365\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3382\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eChâteau Musar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3397\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrape Blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3439\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3448\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3515\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e~12 months in French oak; extensive bottle aging before release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3535\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3590\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDried cherry, plum, leather, herbs, mushroom, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3610\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3696\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMature, Old-World Mediterranean red with remarkable complexity and aging potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003eThe mature, savory complexity of the 1998 Musar pairs beautifully with richly flavored dishes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003eSlow-roasted lamb with herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eDuck with dried fruit sauces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003eGame meats such as venison or wild boar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eMiddle Eastern dishes like lamb kofta or spiced eggplant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40430197473346,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Chateau_Musar_1998_Red_Wine_Lebanon_Bekaa_Valley.jpg?v=1772735065","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-musar-1998-red-wine-lebanon-bekaa-valley","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}