Chateau Musar Red 1997

Buy Chateau Musar Red 1997 – Iconic Lebanese Red Wine from the Bekaa Valley

Vintage Lebanese Wine with Exceptional Ageing Potential

Chateau Musar Red 1997 is a legendary vintage from one of Lebanon’s most iconic wineries. Hailing from the sun-drenched Bekaa Valley, this mature red blend is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan—a trio that delivers exceptional complexity and character. With 14% ABV and over two decades of cellaring behind it, this is a wine that offers a rare opportunity for connoisseurs to experience a truly evolved and expressive bottle.

Tasting Notes: Chateau Musar 1997

• Colour: Rich, mature ruby with a salmon-hued rim showing clear signs of bottle age.

• Nose: An intoxicating bouquet of smoky spice, ash, autumn leaves, and dried red fruits. Subtle hints of bonfire smoke, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves elevate its aromatic complexity.

• Palate: Light in colour but full in mouthfeel, this vintage is surprisingly chewy and structured. Notes of redcurrants, cherries, and old pomegranate evolve across a long, multi-dimensional finish. The wine exhibits vibrant, volatile acidity and well-integrated tannins, creating a classic structure with outstanding longevity.

• Finish: One of the longest aftertastes ever found in a Musar vintage—evolving and lingering with each sip.

Why Buy Chateau Musar Red 1997?

• Rare vintage with limited availability

• Outstanding ageing potential

• Critically acclaimed and highly collectible

• Perfect for serious collectors and special occasions

Awards & Recognition

• Decanter Magazine: 95 Points

• Bartholomew Broadbent: "One of the longest aftertastes of any Musar"

• Wine Spectator: 93 Points

• Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge (Retrospective Awards, 2018)