Chateau Musar 2001 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Stunning, age-worthy wine that's revered the world over. Made from Cabernet and Cinsault grown at 3000 feet, it has the character and nobility of an exotic, eccentric Bordeaux. Through 20 years of civil war, Serge Hochar (former Decanter man of the Year) continued to produce great wine at Chateau Musar even though his vineyards were in the war-torn Bekaa Valley. "Closer to a fine Bordeaux but it will age gratifyingly well for a very long time. And you can drink it with pleasure now: all that soft, velvety, peppery, spicy, earthy even chocolaty quality is already there in spades." Simon Hoggart- The Spectator February 2007