malted barley and rye grown in the Black Dirt region a couple of hours north of the city
fine-grained tannins
plus a gentle creaminess and mineral drive
It’s a gin that plays well in both classic cocktails and more adventurous mixes
There’s no excess weight here—just transparency
Chateau Musar, Musar Jeune Blanc, 2023 SO112823_D'Angerville_21 malted barley and rye grownChateau Musar is a legend for its ageworthy red, but its Jeune range shows the estate's fresher, more immediate side, and this white is pure summer. Grown organically in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley at around 1,000 meters, Musar Jeune Blanc is the young, unoaked cuvee, a blend of Viognier, Vermentino and Chardonnay, and it's a different animal from the flagship white made from indigenous Obaideh and Merwah. Fermented in concrete with native yeasts, minimal