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Martinez Wines, est. 1979

Country

Lebanon

9 products

About Lebanon ↓

One of the oldest wine producing countries in the world although now most of the wine made is exported (Château Musar exports 95% of its production).

Most of the wine is grown in the Bekaa Valley whose microclimate, provided by the sheltering mountains either side, permits the vines to ripen in early September. Some vineyards can, however, be found in the Lebanese mountains.

Demand for wine inevitably decreased during the Beirut war. Despite this Serge Hochar of Château Musar continued to produce wine, sometimes defying the most adverse conditions (such as having to pull shrapnel out of the grapes prior to vinification in one vintage!). Only one vintage of Musar was missed, 1984, because of the war, and even though Serge’s vineyards and winery are separated by a range of mountains winemaking continued, sometimes with the winery’s cellars being used as air raid shelters! Other important Lebanese producers are Kefraya and Ksara.

The grapes grown for wine in the Lebanon are very much influenced by French winemaking. They include Cinsaut, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Semillon and Chardonnay.

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    MUSAR Jeune Rose 2023

    Cinsaut/Cinsault

    Ready to drink

    Organic

    £19.99

    75 cl

    In Stock

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    MUSAR Jeune Blanc 2021

    ChardonnayVermentino (Rolle)Viognier

    Sweetness: Dry

    £19.99

    75 cl

    Only 10 left

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    MUSAR Jeune Rouge 2022

    Cabernet SauvignonCinsaut/CinsaultSyrah/Shiraz

    Body: Medium to Full · Ready to drink

    Organic

    £20.99

    75 cl

    In Stock

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    Chateau Musar WHITE 2017

    MerwahObaideh

    Sweetness: Dry · Drink now, but will keep

    £42.99

    75 cl

    Only 5 left

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    CHATEAU MUSAR 2017

    Cabernet SauvignonCarignan (Mazuelo) (Samso)Cinsaut/Cinsault

    Drink now, but will keep

    £58.99

    75 cl

    Only 4 left

  • Lebanon

    CHATEAU MUSAR 2011

    £64.99

    75 cl

    Only 11 left

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    Chateau Musar MAGNUM 2011

    Cabernet SauvignonCarignan (Mazuelo) (Samso)Cinsaut/Cinsault

    Body: Medium to Full · Drink now, but will keep

    Organic No further discount

    £199.00

    150 cl

    Only 2 left

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    Chateau Musar MAGNUM 2006

    Cabernet SauvignonCarignan (Mazuelo) (Samso)Cinsaut/Cinsault

    Body: Full · Ready to drink

    £199.00

    150 cl

    Only 4 left

  • Lebanon · Bekaa Valley

    CHATEAU MUSAR 2006

    Cabernet SauvignonCarignan (Mazuelo) (Samso)Cinsaut/Cinsault

    Body: Medium · Drink now, but will keep

    £99.99

    75 cl

    Out of stock