Viticulture
2018 began with an impressive 355mm of rain and snow in January, while February was also abundant with 162mm of rain
to irrigate the soils. March followed with 41mm and April, with 27mm, was the icing on the cake. After the 15th of April, a
surprise increase in temperature encouraged the vines to open. May & June were exceptional as 52mm and 32mm of rain
fell during the blooming period; the vines loved the additional water and the harvest certainly looked promising. July was
true to form with no water and temperatures increased to an average of 35 degrees Celsius. Then in August we had a 3-
day heatwave with temperatures of 39 and 40 degrees.
The vineyards were planted between 50-90 years ago, at around 1,300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the AntiLebanon mountains.
Grape Varietals
Obaideh 60% Merwah 40% - ancient Lebanese varieties dating back thousands of years. The first of our two indigenous
varieties, Merwah was harvested on the 18th September, followed by Obaideh on the 22nd
.
Viniculture
Both the Obaideh and Merwah were pressed and racked, then fermented in new French oak barrels for 9 months. They
were blended in spring 2019, cold stabilised and bottled during the summer of 2019.
Tasting Notes
Fine lemon-gold, bright and fresh looking, which will develop as the wine ages over several decades - Chateau Musar
white vintages are known for their incredible ageing potential. Aromas of lemon and lime, oregano and pine, following
through to a zesty vibrant palate with pears, apples and fresh Mediterranean herbs. It is both youthful and complex with
long lasting flavours. Serve at cellar temperature (15C) rather than chilled.
Release Date
Late summer/early autumn 2024
Alcohol
12% Alc./Vol
Our delivery charges are based on the number of bottles in your order, and each case can hold 12 x 75cl bottles as shown in the table below smaller and larger bottles are pro rata. We do not have a minimum order requirement.
Subject to stock availability and successful payment authorisation, we aim to despatch your order the next working day after you place your order. Our Standard Delivery is a next day service for most of the mainland UK from date of despatch, and The Highlands and Islands areas are on a 2-3 day service normally. As most orders are delivered via our chosen courier company, we cannot offer guaranteed delivery times, however the vast majority of orders placed arrive on the next working day. During busy periods these delivery times may extend. IF YOUR ORDER IS TIME CRITICAL PLEASE RING THE OFFICE TO GET MORE UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON CURRENT DELIVERY TIME SCALES, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BUT PLEASE NOTE WE ARE COURIER DEPENDENT ONCE THE ORDER LEAVES US, SO WE CANNOT ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEE A DELIVERY DATE.
We are able to hold your order if you would like to organise a day when you are going to be in, to do this just indicate it in the notes box provided in the delivery area of the order process. Please add any other specific delivery requirements in the same box and we will do our best to ensure they are followed, or alternatively call us on 01472 852118 and we will do our best to help you. Our chosen Couriers deliver Monday to Friday between 8.00 am & 6.00 pm.
Please note it is not possible to specify a timed delivery, without incurring additional delivery charges, if this something you require please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please note that all our consignments normally REQUIRE A SIGNATURE on receipt. We will NOT be able to leave your order without someone taking the order in, we cannot leave your order unattended in a porch or garage etc., unless we get written confirmation from you that this is acceptable and that you will take full responsibilty if the parcel goes missing. However we are able to leave it with a neighbour or at an alternative address where they can take the goods in, please indicate this in the box for notes on the delivery page of the order process, if this is a requirement. If no-one answers the door, the address will be carded in the normal manner you should contact the courier or us to get the delivery rescheduled.
Orders under £30 in value will incur a small order £10 carriage charge to standard none surcharged UK delivery areas.
Maximum Bottles | UK Delivery | Highlands | Islands | Isle of Wight |
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6 (Half a case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £10.00 |
12 (1 case) | £8.50 | £17.95 | £24.95 | £15.95 |
24 (2 cases) | £12.50 | £30.00 | £32.00 | £31.90 |
36 (3 cases) | £16.50 | £44.00 | £46.00 | £47.85 |
48 (4 cases) | £20.50 | £58.00 | £60.00 | £63.80 |
60 (5 cases) | £25.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £79.75 |
72 (6 cases) | £30.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £95.70 |
84 (7 case) | £35.50 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £111.65 |
600 (1 pallet) | £49.00 | £66.00 | £68.00 | £127.60 |
Highlands - Postcode Locations AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB37, AB38, AB40, AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB46, AB47, AB48, AB49, AB50, AB51, AB52, AB53, AB54, AB55, AB56, IV1, IV10, IV11, IV12, IV13, IV14, IV15, IV16, IV17, IV18, IV19, IV2, IV20, IV21, IV22, IV23, IV24, IV25, IV26, IV27, IV28, IV29, IV3, IV30, IV31, IV32, IV33, IV34, IV35, IV36, IV37, IV38, IV39, IV4, IV40, IV5, IV52, IV53, IV54, IV6, IV63, IV7, IV8, IV9, KW1, KW10, KW11, KW12, KW13, KW14, KW2, KW3, KW4, KW5, KW6, KW7, KW8, KW9, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA39, PA40, PH4, PH5, PH6, PH7, PH8, PH9, PH10, PH11, PH12, PH13, PH14, PH15, PH16, PH17, PH18, PH19, PH2, PH20, PH21, PH22, PH23, PH24, PH25, PH26, PH27, PH28, PH29, PH30, PH31, PH32, PH33, PH34, PH35, PH36, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH49, PH50
Islands - Postcode Locations IM, JE, GY, BT, BT1, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT18, BT19, BT2, BT20, BT21, BT22, BT23, BT24, BT25, BT26, BT27, BT28, BT29, BT29, BT3, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34, BT35, BT36, BT37, BT38, BT39, BT4, BT40, BT41, BT42, BT43, BT44, BT45, BT46, BT47, BT48, BT49, BT5, BT51, BT52, BT53, BT54, BT55, BT56, BT57, BT58, BT6, BT60, BT61, BT62, BT63, BT64, BT65, BT66, BT67, BT68, BT69, BT7, BT7, BT70, BT71, BT74, BT75, BT76, BT77, BT78, BT79, BT8, BT80, BT81, BT82, BT9, BT92, BT93, BT94, TR21, TR22, TR23, TR24, TR25, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, HS, KA27, KA28, KW15, KW16, KW17, PA20, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PH42, PH43, PH44, ZE
Country | 1-12 Bottles | 13-24 Bottles | 25-36 Bottles |
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Austria | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
Belgium | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
Bulgaria | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Croatia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Czech Republic | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Denmark | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
Estonia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Finland | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
Germany | £36.00 | £72.00 | £108.00 |
Greece | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Hungary | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Italy | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
Latvia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Lithuania | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Luxembourg | £34.00 | £68.00 | £102.00 |
Netherlands | £38.00 | £76.00 | £114.00 |
Poland | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Portugal | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |
Slovakia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Slovenia | £48.00 | £96.00 | £144.00 |
Spain | £46.00 | £92.00 | £138.00 |