2008 Chateau Musar, Lebanon, Wine Review

Decanted for four hours prior to serving.  This was released in 2015.  It is basically equal  parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan.  Purple/brown in color, opaque and bright.  The nose shows black cherries, cherries, cassis, slight coffee grounds, tobacco and spice.  Also some brett.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, flavors of cassis, black cherries and cherries along with slight coffee and forest floor.  With air, the black cherries kept coming out more.  Long finish.  At age 18, this is still youthful and should have some upside.  Drink over the next twenty or so years.  It is lovely on its own but will be better with food.  Pot Roast would  be a great choice.