Founded in 1930 by Gaston Hochar, who planted Musar’s first vineyards after returning from Bordeaux. His son Serge Hochar became winemaker in 1959, honing the house style under mentorship from Bordeaux oenologists like Émile Peynaud. Musar gained international fame when the 1967 vintage was “discovered” by Michael Broadbent at the 1979 Bristol Wine Fair, where it was lauded as the find of the event. Throughout Lebanon’s 1975–1990 civil war, Serge kept Musar in operation – an effort recognized in 1984 when Decanter named him its first ever ‘Man of the Year’ for his unwavering dedication. After Serge’s passing in 2014, the third generation (led by his sons Gaston and Marc) continues to steward Chateau Musar, upholding its tradition of natural winemaking and authenticity