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Deep garnet colored with a copper hue, and high viscosity (14% ABV).  The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of dried cranberry, desiccated black raspberry, dried spices, telltale funk, leather, Rooibos tea, and perfumed vanilla.  The palate is dry, with medium (+) acidity, a medium body, and medium (-) tannins that are fully melded.  Intense flavors of dried red fruit, garigue, funky Brett-driven notes, leather, Rooibos tea and vanilla.  Stunning.  The finish is super smooth, a touch tart, yet I get a sweetness from the ripe fruit.  It lasts a good long while.   This is my daughter’s birth year wine so we are having a big Sunday Roast in her honor.  An amazing bottle that runs $140 currently and gets 95 points from me.  It will last forever, like most Musars and gets 5 stars.  Such a treat to drink this amazing wine.  It scored poorly on release but has stood the test of time.  A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, and Carignan.  Salut….

Chateau Musar