I always wanted to try this legendary wine from the stalwart of the Lebanese wine industry. This winery operates under extreme difficulty in this war torn country. The Hochar is a single vineyard wine, grown not far from Beirut at an elevation of 1000 metres. It is a blend from old, low-yielding Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2013 Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils is a red fruited wine with earthy characteristics as well. The wine is of medium weight and medium intensity. It is very elegant and harmonious with velvety tannins. This is quite a serious, but easy to drink wine. It tastes French, but neither from Bordeaux nor Rhône. If you have a chance, you should try it.
Score: 93/+++
The 2013 Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils is a red fruited wine with earthy characteristics as well. The wine is of medium weight and medium intensity. It is very elegant and harmonious with velvety tannins. This is quite a serious, but easy to drink wine. It tastes French, but neither from Bordeaux nor Rhône. If you have a chance, you should try it.
Score: 93/+++
1 comment:
Hi Thomas,
I've had the Chateau Musar a few time and have always loved it, but have never had the "Hocar". I like your description. I've always felt they were incredibly soulful wines that were both french in character, yet distinctive in their own right.
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