Five Questions with Chateau Musar's Marc Hochar

In this episode of Five Questions, we sit down with Marc Hochar of Château Musar, Lebanon’s most iconic winery. He shares the story behind their high-altitude vineyards in the Bekaa Valley, the use of both indigenous and French varieties like Obaideh, Merwah, Cinsaut, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and why their wines are built to evolve over decades. We also explore the philosophy behind Musar’s age-worthy reds, and the importance of time in unlocking their character. Marc reflects on standout vintages such as 1998 and 1983, what inspires him outside Lebanon, and the emotional connection that shapes how he experiences wine. He also looks ahead to the next generation of the Hochar family, as they prepare to carry on the estate’s singular legacy. Episode Highlights: • Château Musar’s high-altitude vineyards in the Bekaa Valley • French and indigenous grapes: Cinsaut, Cabernet Sauvignon, Obaideh, Merwah • How time and evolution define Musar’s wines • Why 1998 and 1983 are standout vintages • The future of Musar under the next Hochar generation 🎧 Listen now and discover what makes Château Musar one of the wine world’s true originals. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Vent Wine Podcast 00:19 Five Questions with Mark Hoja 00:52 Mark Hoja"s Vineyards and Varieties 01:27 The Essence of Chateau Musar Wines 02:23 Inspirations Beyond Lebanon 03:33 Memorable Vintages 05:03 Current Market Recommendations 06:13 Future of Chateau Musar 06:55 Conclusion The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!