Wines Of The World

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011

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
— 15 days ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

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Louis Roederer

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Château Lynch-Bages

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Mmmmh...aged Bordeaux. Is there anything in the world thats better???? Happy new year!!! — 14 days ago

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Absolutely, not! Cheers & HNY! 🍷

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Very good Nebbiolo with hints of cherry, spice, licorice, and pepper. Enjoyable with our meal or simply sipping. — a day ago

Ira, Ron and 4 others liked this

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1999

Explosive nose of black cherry, smoke, bacon fat, savory spices, dried herbs & violets. Great vintage for Jamet that is reaching full maturity — 4 days ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

While not as intense as on release this is no where near a shrinking violet. The nose is starting to strut with scents of apple , brioche and nuts.That first taste still makes you recoil and salivate. Lemons , limes , biscuits, and a touch of butterscotch. Very long finish . Developing into everything I hoped for. — 13 days ago

Austin, Mike and 44 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

That is fantastic!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Beautiful!!