Chateau Musar (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault) 1998 madeira with loads of finesse

with loads of finesse

one third each Grenache

yet it still has the Morgon muscle behind it

with the vines reaching maturity

dark cherry and black pepper dominates the nose

Chateau Musar (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault) 1998 madeira with loads of finesseWhen tasted in early November 1999, the wines were tannic, concentrated and powerful, but very well balanced. Now at 20 years after the vintage, the 2000 holds on to its primary fruit whilst really starting to reveal the classic Musar identity, balancing out the characteristic sweet spice and desiccated fruit notes with more evolved elements of leather, tar, tobacco and a hint of game. These complex aromas and flavours are lifted with a fresh lick of