Chateau Musar Vintage 2001 VINTAGE WINES 1993

Chateau Musar Vintage 2001 VINTAGE WINES 1993A lovely vintage for Chateau Musar, although the growing season proved a little challenging. Very little rain fall reducing the overall crop by 15% Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Carignan. 75cl bottle. Abv 13. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck The Cork Musar corks can be problematic and the estate themselves suggest using prongs rather than a cork screw 2001 seems to be particularly susepatable to them

but not outstanding

Founded in 1973 by Jack & Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford

Situated in the north of the region and named after the forests of oak trees

Described by Robert Parker as a classic vintage Gruaud

so you can follow its journey right to your door

stamped by the estate and a back official back label

100% Syrah

Certainly the case in 1975

Australia and the USA

perhaps a little dilute at this stage but not short or tart or drying out

As a result these ports are quite rare

but many good red wines were produced