Join Marc Hochar, third-generation custodian of the iconic Lebanese estate, and Decanter’s Regional Editor, Sylvia Wu, for an unforgettable journey through time. Across three vintages of the estate’s Grand Vins (red and white), from high up in the Bekaa Valley, savour the distinctive aromas and timeless charm that have made Chateau Musar a legend in the wine world.

Hear the story of nearly a century of ground-breaking winemaking through wars and conflict from the family behind these iconic labels, while enjoying a four-wine lunch – an exclusive occasion shared by only a handful of wine lovers at the 2025 Decanter London Fine Wine Encounter. A true connoisseurs’ event not to be missed.

The experience includes:

• A delicious three-course lunch of modern British classics
• Specially selected wines, including older vintages and large formats
• The company of a visiting winemaker and a Decanter editor for engaging, behind-the-scenes conversations
• Access to the Friday Grand Tasting 3PM - 8PM
   

(LUNCH AT 1PM, SPECIAL EARLY ACCESS TO THE DWWA BAR FROM 2:30PM, GRAND TASTING DOORS OPEN 3PM)

Owner

Marc Hochar is the part of the 3rd generation of the Hochar family running Chateau Musar.

After graduating from Ecole Polytechnique in France, he worked in investment banking at JPMorgan for 13 years before setting up his hedge fund management firm in 2004 and eventually merging it into a larger asset management company.

Having always been passionate about wine, he opted to join the family winery in 2010 as a member of the board of Chateau Musar, with responsibilities for international sales and marketing, financial affairs and oversight over Chateau Musar’s UK entity that caters to international clients.

Regional Editor (Asia, Northern & Eastern Europe)

Sylvia Wu is Decanter's Regional Editor for Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe. She also works as the Editor of Decanter China platforms, overseeing Decanter’s China-focused editorial operation.

Trained as a journalist at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the University of Leicester, Sylvia is fluent in English, Japanese and Mandarin. After a career in advertising, she began her journey in wine with Decanter in 2012. A former non-drinker, she was immediately drawn to the astonishingly complex yet fascinating world of wine.

Now Decanter’s ‘Discovery’ Regional Editor, Sylvia is passionate about uncovering lesser-known stories beyond the classic regions and unearthing hidden gems in the wine world, while continuing to deliver Decanter’s editorial content to the Chinese-speaking wine community. She has completed her studies towards the WSET Diploma and Sake Level 3, and is a WSET-qualified educator.