Who owns Chateau Ksara?

And after the Second World War, Chateau Ksara was already producing 1.5 million bottles annually. The winery was privatized in 1973 following the instructions of the Vatican. The buyer was a consortium of Lebanese businessmen led by Jean-Pierre Sara.

How long will Chateau Musar keep?

Chateau Musar is a red that needs time in bottle and is usually kept in vats for several years by the Hochars before being released for sale (the next vintage to be released is the 2013, in a few months). As a general rule of thumb, the red tends to hit its peak 15 years from the vintage.

How good is Lebanese wine?

The average quality of Lebanese wine is good to very good, but, as yet, there are few superstars. My top five would be Massaya, Domaine des Tourelles, Ixsir, Château Ka and Domaine Wardy, although they are being challenged by a number of other wineries and Château Musar remains defiantly, even gloriously sui generis.

What is Ksara wine?

Château Ksara was the first Lebanese winery to introduce “modern” grape varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay etc – into Lebanon in the early 90s, Today, its vineyards are home to 30 varieties of grapes for the production of red, white, rosé wines, vin doux (sweet wine) and arak.

How many wineries are there in Lebanon?

Lebanon possesses around 46 wineries, including big scale, medium, and smaller producers. Of these, 24 are members of the “Union Vinicole du Liban” (UVL), the country’s official association of wine producers.

Which year Chateau Musar is the best?

Of all the wines I have been fortunate enough to taste this year, Chateau Musar 1998 was, pound for pound, the best. Many wine lovers will already know Chateau Musar, such is its notoriety.

What are the grapes in Chateau Musar?

The grapes used to make Chateau Musar Red are Cabernet Sauvignon and Southern Rhône varieties of Cinsault and Carignan from long established, mature vines yielding a maximum of 30 to 35 hectolitres per hectare.

Why is Lebanese wine so good?

“High altitude cultivation, dry farming, organic farming, hand harvesting, and native grape varieties are all hallmarks of what Lebanese wines represent.”

What wine is Lebanon known for?

Grape varieties Lebanese winemakers have favored French grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Rhone varietals such as Cinsaut, Carignan and Grenache. There are also grapes that are specific and indigenous to Lebanon such as Obaideh and Merwah.

Should you put red wine in the fridge after opening?

2/ Keep your wine in the fridge But you shouldn’t be afraid of storing opened red wine in the fridge. Cooler temperatures slow down chemical processes, including oxidation. A re-closed bottle of red or white wine in the fridge can stay relatively fresh for up to five days.