David White

9.3

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff — 4 months ago

James Mosman

9.0

Well worth another bottle. — a year ago

Dennis Gastineau

9.1

Bold after 30 minutes or so. Excellent everyday wine. — 3 years ago

Jocholla

9.2

Strawberry, chocolate, tobacco, cherry. The Cabs and Malbec play wonderfully together. — 4 months ago

Carter White

9.1

Soft strawberry entry, tangy mineral finish, nice. — 10 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.3

Deep ruby color; menthol, cherries, and dried herbs on the nose; medium acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, menthol, and crushed gravel with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok. Jason likes it. Jen likes it. Brian loves it and I do too. — a year ago

Hiroshi Tominaga

9.0

Full body, black cherry. Bought with ANA points. — 4 years ago

Brian Scott

10

A good value — 5 months ago

Martijn

9.1

Crisp as if it is only 1 year old! Very good wine. Pair it with fruits de mer! — 8 months ago

Michelle M

9.3

On first opening, bouquet of black cherry and blackberries, Big Red cinnamon gum, bell pepper, and smoky bowling alley; palate of black cherry and plum, char, and black tea with a medium-short finish. On the second day the candy and bell pepper smells taper, bowling alley becomes more of a whiff of pipe smoke, blackberry bramble emerges with spent firecrackers; on the palate the black pepper spice has some herbs de provence, black tea tannins are rounder and the cherry flavor more tart, a fuller body on the finish with notes of char, meat fats, and pepperoni spices. Was gonna go with 89 but it’s impressive once you decant for a day. — 3 years ago