2002 Chateau Musar Bekaa Valley Red Blend

There may be no wine held more deeply in the hearts of sommeliers around the world than Château Musar. Founded in 1930, Musar is a story of perseverance: making wine every year of the Civil War except 1976 and 1984, despite the near constant threat of bombings. We once visited with Serge Hochar in Chicago, Musar's patriarch until his passing several years ago. We tasted reds and whites going back to the 1960s. We can assure you with unshakeable confidence that for decades, Musar has crafted some of the greatest and most significant wines on the planet. Chris Poldoian, former General Manager of Camerata Wine Bar, just had Marc Hochar of Musar on his podcast By the Glass to discuss the winery's legacy if you would like to listen (also available on Spotify, iTunes). These are earthy, savory terroir-driven wines for meditation over several hours. Enjoying a bottle of Musar is like having a conversation in a dark bar in Beirut with the most interesting man in the world.