Douglas Braun

9.1

2017 -Vintage- from a 375ml very dark color, blackberry compote , earth, spice, background wood — 12 days ago

Phil Cxrxio

9.2

En magnum! Very fresh

ID 419051 — a month ago

Rob van Kalmthout

9.2

Still fresh with dominant scent of Sauvignon. Needs to balance out in dur time. Lovely with seefood — a month ago

Jay Kline

9.4

It is customary for the wines of Chateau Musar to be released seven years post-vintage. However, in 2013, the decision was made to hold the vintage back. 2006 was unusual for two reasons. The first, were the cool climatic conditions in the Bekaa; the likes of which had not been seen since the 1950’s. There was a two-week period in winter where the valley was blanketed in snow and mild temperatures remained in effect throughout much of the growing season. The second was much more tragic: 2006 was a war year in Lebanon. On July 12th of that year, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a bloody conflict that lasted (officially) a little over a month. Sadly, thousands of lives were lost. In 2017, eleven years after harvest, the 2006 vintage was deemed ready for release.

Poured into a decanter about 90min prior to service. The 2006 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of black cherry, blackberries, black currants, tobacco, horse blanket, leather, some red and purple flowers, dried herbs and Eastern spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and absolutely delicious. A triumph and perfect with lamb chops. Drink now through 2046+.

How Chateau Musar endures to make wines from the Bekaa remain one of the great examples of human grit and determination available in the world of wine. Frankly, it’s a minor miracle this vintage ever made it to the winery. — 12 days ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.9

Real pretty — 8 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.5

Vintage 1998 | beautiful concentration, a treat — 15 days ago

Ericsson

9.8

Great vintage. Great first growth producer. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever had. — a month ago

Eric Grasser

9.6

A bottle as old as life itself. Birth year. Perfectly stunning condition. Still very fresh, rich and opulent with dark berries, dark coffee and slight spice yet drinks with incredible finesse and sophistication. Still young — a month ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.6

Vintage 2002 | pure harmony, expressive bouquet, long aftertaste, great effort — 15 days ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Yeasty and brioche deliciousness...so impressive! — a month ago