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Ghazir

Ghazir is not actually located in the Bekaa Valley, but rather is a coastal town in the Keserwan District of Lebanon, north of Beirut, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. While Lebanon's primary wine production occurs in the Bekaa Valley, Ghazir has some vineyard presence in its surrounding hills with a Mediterranean climate featuring hot summers and mild, wet winters. Any wine production in Ghazir would likely involve international varieties common to Lebanon such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and indigenous varieties like Obeideh and Merwah.

Region
Bekaa Valley
Wines
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Wines from Ghazir

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Chateau Musar Jeune Rouge

Chateau Musar

Red

The 'Jeune' (young) series from Lebanon's legendary Chateau Musar is like meeting the cool younger sibling of a famous person – familiar traits but with its own distinct personality. Made to be enjoyed in its youth (unlike Musar's famously age-worthy flagship wines), this blend captures the essence of the Bekaa Valley's unique terroir without requiring the patience of a wine collector. Chateau Musar has an incredible story, continuing to produce wines through Lebanon's civil war and various regional conflicts. This resilience somehow seems to translate into the bottle – there's a certain untamed quality that you just don't find in more manicured European regions. The combination of French varieties grown in Lebanese soil creates something truly distinctive: Mediterranean sunshine meets French winemaking tradition with a dash of Middle Eastern spice. It's the perfect conversation starter for dinner parties where you want to pour something beyond the usual suspects.