{"product_id":"hochar-pere-et-fils-by-chateau-musar-red-wine-bekaa-valley","title":"Hochar Pere et Fils by Chateau Musar 2020 Red Wine Bekaa Valley","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eHochar Père et Fils 2020 by Château Musar is one of the most compelling introductions to Lebanon’s historic Bekaa Valley wines—vibrant, earthy, and deeply expressive. Crafted by the legendary Musar estate, this red blend delivers lively red and black fruit, warm Mediterranean spice, and subtle rustic complexity. More approachable than the flagship Château Musar bottling yet unmistakably Musar in personality, it’s a beautifully balanced wine that combines Old World character with exotic Levantine charm. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eHochar Père et Fils is produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Musar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most iconic wineries in the Middle East. Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, the estate gained international acclaim for its distinctive wines and resilience during Lebanon’s civil war years. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eThe Hochar Père et Fils label serves as a companion wine to the estate’s flagship Château Musar bottling, designed to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003emore approachable and ready to drink earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e while still reflecting the house style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage is a blend of classic Mediterranean and Bordeaux varieties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r2vtf\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eCinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15forsp\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x15ubx\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThese grapes are grown in vineyards near the village of Aana in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eBekaa Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-altitude plateau between mountain ranges known for abundant sunshine, cool nights, and ideal vine-growing conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eWinemaking follows Musar’s traditional, low-intervention philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r6mdud\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eFermentation in cement vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1mmjh\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eGentle maceration for structure and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3ovg3\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eAging for about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003esix months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e before bottling \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eThe finished wine typically reaches about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e13–13.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering balance between fruit richness and fresh acidity. 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