Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley Blanc, 2015 NO20231206 or aged cheeses—dishes that match

or aged cheeses—dishes that match its power and depth

building barrels before transitioning to sherry production

Hammelmann established his winery in 2016 as a meticulous scholar of Pfalz wine history

and the finish is long and savory with hints of smoke and spice

and distinctly non-Rhône-like restraint

Chateau Musar, Bekaa Valley Blanc, 2015 NO20231206 or aged cheeses—dishes that matchA stunning Lebanese white from 1,000 meter elevation vineyards in the Bekaa Valleyaged 3 years in barrel plus 4 years in bottle before release, showcasing the estate's commitment to extended aging. Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, Chateau Musar achieved international recognition at the 1979 Bristol Wine Fair. Now run by grandsons Gaston and Marc Hochar, the estate farms 180 hectares using organic methods (certified 2006, though no chemicals have been