in the best Dolcetto manner
dark cherry and black pepper dominates the nose
ripe blossom and mandarin notes integrate with a delicate hint of A mixture of honeysuckle
with the vines reaching maturity
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Chateau Musar (Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Cinsault) 1998 madeira in the best Dolcetto mannerWhen tasted in early November 1999, the wines were tannic, concentrated and powerful, but very well balanced. Now at 20 years after the vintage, the 2000 holds on to its primary fruit whilst really starting to reveal the classic Musar identity, balancing out the characteristic sweet spice and desiccated fruit notes with more evolved elements of leather, tar, tobacco and a hint of game. These complex aromas and flavours are lifted with a fresh lick of