Chateau Musar Hochar (Pere et Fils) 2021 vs Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £27.99 | £27.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Hochar Pere et Fils | Mount Edward |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Central Otago |
| Country | Lebanon | New Zealand |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Chateau Musar Hochar (Pere et Fils) 2021
Chateau Musar Hochar Pere et Fils is a characterful Lebanese red blending Cinsault , Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard in the Western Bekaa Valley. Grown at 1,000 metres above sea level on deep gravelly soils over limestone, it is a wine of real Mediterranean personality, depth, and elegance from one of the wine world's most storied estates. Why You'll Love It Hochar Pere et Fils is the approachable sibling to the legendary Chateau Musar Grand Vin, sharing the same philosophy of minimal intervention, single-vineyard sourcing, and a deep respect for the Bekaa Valley's extraordinary terroir. Old vines averaging 30 years of age and low yields of just 20-30 hectolitres per hectare produce a wine of genuine concentration and complexity. This is Lebanon at its finest, and one of the most distinctive bottles you will find at this price. Vineyard & Production The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard near the village of Aana in the Western Bekaa Valley, sitting at 1,000 metres altitude on deep, gravelly soils over a limestone base. Low yields and old vines concentrate flavour naturally. The grapes are fermented at 27-29°C with 15-20 days maceration in cement vats, followed by six months ageing in French Nevers oak barrels before blending and bottling. Tasting Notes Deep burgundy in colour with transparent layers revealing the Grenache component. The nose offers aromas of ripe red cherry, plums, dates, mulberries, and tea leaves. On the palate, it is Mediterranean in style with sweet tannins and a subtle spiciness. The wine develops even greater refinement a day after opening, rewarding patience and a good decant. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled meats, slow-cooked Mediterranean dishes, and aged cheeses. Also excellent alongside spiced Middle Eastern cuisine, slow-roasted aubergine, or a classic Lebanese mezze spread. The Blend Cinsault 50%, Grenache 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% from the Western Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2022
Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir is a biodynamic, organically certified Central Otago Pinot Noir from one of New Zealand's most characterful winemakers. Duncan Forsyth planted vines right on the edge of what is possible in Central Otago's marginal climate — a decision that has been vindicated many times over. His vineyards are tended with a biodynamic approach that includes the reassuring chaos of pigs and chickens, and the wines have won praise worldwide. Aromas of dark berry fruits, spice, savoury tones, and thyme, with a sinewy palate full of bright fruit flavours and a delicate herbal thread throughout. Why You'll Love It This is Central Otago Pinot Noir from Mount Edward, the project of Duncan Forsyth — a winemaker who has made a virtue of pushing boundaries in one of the world's most marginal wine regions. The vineyards are organically certified in both vineyard and winery, farmed biodynamically with natural vineyard balance maintained by a resident population of pigs and chickens. Central Otago's unique parent rock is glacially derived schist, with soils that had been cultivated only a few times in the 100 years before the viticulturists arrived — some not at all. The growing season is warm and dry with cool nights, short, with a risk of frost early and late, and crop levels are actively restricted through careful canopy management to achieve balance and uniform ripeness. Vinified using open fermenters, hand plunging, and natural yeasts, then aged for 11 months in French oak (20% new) before racking and settling in tank for a further 3 months. Vegetarian, vegan, and biodynamic. This is New Zealand Pinot Noir with character, terroir, and genuine conviction. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Mount Edward in Central Otago, New Zealand. Organically certified in vineyard and winery. Biodynamic farming on glacially derived schist soils. De-stemmed fruit, open fermenters, hand plunging, natural yeasts. Aged 11 months in French oak (20% new), then 3 months settling in tan
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