Chateau Musar Levantine de Musar Red 2024
(Bekaa Valley, Lebanon)

About the Wine:
Levantine (adjective): “relating to the Eastern Mediterranean”. An unoaked small production wine from low yielding vineyards on gravelly soils in the Bekaa Valley at an altitude of 1000m. In keeping with Musar’s non-interventionist winemaking philosophy, it blends Tempranillo’s unique characteristics from our terroir, together with Cinsault and Cabernet Sauvigon. It is elegant and vibrant displaying red fruit aromas and flavors.

Winemaking: Levantine 2024 is a blend of Cinsault (50%), Tempranillo (40%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%). This year brought us unexpected challenges and results – we started with a winter of unusually lighter snowfall and March and April were warmer than in previous years. May will however be the most memorable, characterised by a mixture of sunny and rainy days and the heatwave that followed in July accelerated sugar levels and brought on an earlier harvest. We applied strategic vineyard practices and precise fermentation methods which ultimately led to a harvest with wines displaying remarkable balance, richness and complexity– demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity, the challenges of nature and the situation in Lebanon.

Alcohol: 13%

Tasting Notes: A deep ruby colored full bodied red, notes of red fruits, mulberry, cherry and blackcurrant, with a hint of plum and prunes. On the palate, there is a balance of red and black fruits; cherries, raspberries, with a dominance of mulberry and blueberry. A long after taste of black cherries with a velvety pleasant mouthfeel coming from soft tannins, followed by dark chocolate and savoury notes. A wine with big potential, which will pair well with grilled meats, Spanish cuisine and tapas, and hard cheeses.

Ratings & Reviews

Wine Spectator (2022):
"A serious spine of graphite supports this fresh, meaty red. Pretty floral and red currant notes are set against hot cement and dusty earth, powered by tannins that build in stature for the firmly structured, bright and hefty finish. Cinsault, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2028. 2,000 cases made." – Kristen Bieler (Feb 2026)