1930 Gaston Hochar of Lebanon s Chateau Musar plants his first vineyards, after returning from Bordeaux.

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2 HISTORY OF CHATEAU MUSAR Chateau Musar is located in an 18 th Century castle in Ghazir, 15 miles north of Beirut. The vineyards lie 30 miles east of Ghazir in the Bekaa Valley, remarkably close to the frontline. This location, in a region that for many years was ravaged by civil war, placed demands on the Hochar family that most winemakers, fortunately, do not experience. In 1930, Gaston Hochar founded Chateau Musar, inspired by Lebanon s 6000 year winemaking tradition and his travels in Bordeaux. The estate was the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its vineyards. Most are located in the Bekaa Valley, cradled between two mountain ranges running parallel to Lebanon s Mediterranean coastline. TIMELINE 1930 Gaston Hochar of Lebanon s Chateau Musar plants his first vineyards, after returning from Bordeaux Major Ronald Barton (Chateau Langoa-Barton), stationed in Lebanon during World War II, befriends Gaston Hochar, strengthening links with Bordeaux, influencing in the Musar style Serge Hochar becomes Chateau Musar winemaker, while completing winemaking studies at University of Oenology in Bordeaux, under tutorage of Jean Riberau & Emile Peynaud Ronald Hochar (Gaston s second son) takes over the financial & marketing of the winery Serge Hochar finalises the formula for Chateau Musar Reds Michael Broadbent discovers Chateau Musar at the Bristol Wine Fair, hailing the 1967 vintage as the Find of the Fair. Chateau Musar opens its UK Company to develop its sales into the UK market and thereafter into Europe Decanter Magazine nominates Serge Hochar as their first Man of the Year, recognising his dedication to producing superb wines throughout Lebanon s Civil War ( ) Gaston Hochar, Serge s son joins the winery, to later become its managing director Ralph Hochar, Ronald s son joins the UK office in charge of sales in the on trade 2006 Chateau Musar obtains its first official organic certification for some of its vineyards Serge Hochar receives the lifetime achievement award from the German Magazine Der FeinSchmaker. Marc Hochar, Serge s second son, joins his brother Gaston to help run and expand the winery s activities.

3 CHATEAU MUSAR WHITE 2008 HOCHAR PERE ET FILS 2012 Chateau Musar White is a truly white, made from ancient Lebanese varieties Obaideh and Merwah, dating back thousands of years. Reputedly, the ancestors of Chardonnay and Semillon, they are among only 6 indigenous grapes still commercially cultivated in Lebanon. The style is reminiscent of a dry Sauternes or a mature white Graves: rich and intensely zesty, with very complex, long lasting flavours. As such, the wine benefits from decanting and is best served at around 15 C with fine foods of similar richness: foie gras, duck and spicy Asian dishes, goat cheese. Then there is the Musar Blanc which tastes of fruit and cream. It s an acquired taste, but once acquired, not forgotten. Perfect with rich meats or fresh fruit. Hochar Père et Fils Red has often been described as the second wine of Chateau Musar, as it does bear some resemblance to the Grand Vin but the comparison stops there. The 2012 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Grenache from a single vineyard. Partially aged in oak vats for 6-9 months, the wine undergoes a further 2 years' cellaring prior to bottling. An intense burgundy colour with a complex nose of black fruits backed up by figs, dates and spices. The palate is well integrated with good acidity, fine tannins and a good length. This wine's great structure bestows it with excellent ageing potential. The 2012 vintage of Hochar Red is in fact dominated by the sweetness of the Grenache even though it only accounts for a quarter of the overall blend. Simon Hoggart - The Spectator, February 2012

4 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 2009 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 2000 The Chateau Musar 2009 is the traditional blend of approximately one third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. The Cabernet Sauvignon in particular flourished this year give all the structure and complexity. Released in the spring of 2016, this vintage has a deep scarlet colour and a nose of blackberries, dark chocolate with a smoky earthiness. Musar only releases its grand vin when it s ready to drink there are violets and ripe red berry fruit from Cinsault; spice, liquorice and burly backbone from Carignan, blackcurrant, blackberry and silky elegance from Cabernet Sauvignon. It s ready to drink, yes but there s no rush The Musar 2000 vintage is dark red in colour with a complex nose consisting of figs, prunes, leather, dark tea, tobacco, black olives with spices and a certain earthiness. On the palate, one finds ripe black cherries, figs, damsons-even chocolate and olives. Good acidity with nice smooth tannins resulting in a wine which fullbodied, rich and velvety with very long length. Closer to a fine Bordeaux but it will age gratifyingly well for a very long time. And you can drink it with pleasure now: all that soft, velvety, peppery, spicy, earthy even chocolaty quality is already there in spades. Jonathan Ray The Spectator Magazine April 2016 Simon Hoggart- The Spectator February 2007

5 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 1999 L ARACK DE MUSAR Excellent vintage with enormous potential. Intense and spicy. Lots of depth to the sweet cherry fruit, with nuances of vanilla and chocolate. The finish grips down adding structure to the package, with very smooth tannins and a hint of orange was an exceptionnal year, probably a reminder of the 1959 If the 1997 was Bordeaux-style, this gives more of a nod to the Rhône. An enticing, dangerous scent of violets, game and incense, with a concentrated, full-throttle flavour of dense, sweet fruits. Andrew Jefford Decanter The Magic of Musar, January 2004 L Arack de Musar is made from grape alcohol with an average of five years. It is distilled four times with the addition of anis seeds during the fourth distillation. It is then aged for one year in terracotta amphora s which give off liquorice aromas, before being bottles. It is customary to add water to Arack when serving as a digestif but with this particular Arack it can also be drunk without water. It is surprisingly smooth, sweet and very easy in the mouth due to the ageing process. The additional distillation results in a very pure sophisticated Arack.

6 CHATEAU MUSAR WINE DINNER UNITED SERVICES RECREATION CLUB - 23 NOVEMBER 2017 WINE PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL MUSAR JEUNE WHITE 2015 $115 CHATEAU MUSAR WHITE 2008 $235 HOCHAR PERE & FILS RED 2012 $161 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 2009 $248 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 2000 $276 CHATEAU MUSAR RED 1999 $297 L ARAK DE MUSAR N/V (500ml) $357 CHATEAU MUSAR COMMEMORATIVE SET $2,530 Free delivery for order of 6 bottles and more. If less, pick up directly at the Club. Offer valid until end of December TOTAL Mr. / Mrs. FIRST NAME LAST NAME DELIVERY ADDRESS CONTACT SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTION TELEPHONE PAYMENT COD at Delivery HSBC Bank Transfer Fanny RUBIO Business Developer fanny-wines@sunwahgroup.com

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