Chateau Musar White 2017
Chateau Musar · Chateau Musar
Nose
Honey, toasted nuts, dried fruit, mineral-driven fade, evolving complexity
Palate
Honey, Citrus (Generic), Toasted, Marzipan, Apple (Green), Woody
Finish
Chateau Musar White is rebellion in its purest form — wine made in defiance of war, convention, and commercial logic, from indigenous grapes in a category of one.
- Varietal
- Obaideh and Merwah (roughly equal proportions)
- Blend
- Deep gold with amber edges
Food Pairing
Roasted chicken with preserved lemon and saffron rice
Best appreciated as wine, served at cellar temperature (55-58F) in Burgundy glass, decanting recommended
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