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This red blend is noted for its powerful, complex profile that ranges from dark blue and red fruits to notes of dried fruit, tobacco, leather, smoked meat and mint, all framed by a distinctive Lebanese spice and herbaceousness. The palate is full-bodied, rich and velvety, offering concentrated fruit, a vibrant line of acidity and ripe, well-integrated tannins.","brand":"Chateau Musar","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411765743946,"sku":"HED02230","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED02230.jpg?v=1781889753"},{"product_id":"chateau-musar-1993","title":"Chateau Musar 1993","description":"Château Musar 1993 is a mature red wine from the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan. Under the stewardship of Gaston Hochar and his son Serge, the winery adheres to non-interventionist practices. 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