Decided to honor the late Serge Hochar (proprietor of Chateau Musar) by opening a bottle of the 2011 Musar Jeune during a dinner party last night, and it didn’t disappoint. There’s both a seriousness to the wine and a decadent verve that could make it appealing across many palates. Rich red plum and sweet (almost curried) spices on the nose with a very nice wave of graphite. The palate is a bit linear, but offers clean, bright fruit hovering mostly in the red plum and black cherry camps while incorporating touches of dried dark flowers. Holds itself together with a very nice structure and vibrant acidity. 90+ pts.