The Soul of Musar: How Marc Hochar Blends Legacy Into Every Bottle

Discover the art of blending at Chateau Musar, where Marc Hochar reveals how family legacy, distinct palates, and soulful winemaking come together to craft some of Lebanon’s most iconic wines. In this episode of the Wine Centric Show, we explore how Musar’s signature style isn’t about technical perfection, but about expression, individuality, and generational continuity.

Marc shares how blending at Musar is a collaborative ritual. Each family member brings a unique palate to the table, creating wines that are vibrant, quirky, and full of soul. The result? A Musar blend that honors tradition while embracing evolution, wines that tell a story vintage after vintage, always unmistakably Musar.

Get a rare behind-the-scenes look into how one of the world’s most distinctive wineries preserves its heritage while staying boldly original.

Key Topics:

• How the Musar family blends wines based on palate, not perfection

• Why soulful wines matter more than polished ones

• How generational collaboration shapes Musar’s consistency

• What makes the Musar blend so iconic and expressive

• The importance of honoring tradition while evolving style

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We’re grateful for the support of our episode partners, including Fearrington House, Heather Donovan Real Estate, and Conscious Strong.