For going downhill safely while gravel riding on rough terrain you need a good, centered position with proper reach to the brake levers while on the drops. Compromising this looking for a more upright position in the hoods is wrong I think, maybe another properly fitting frame is the solution for this.
There's a big line to cross for the average, non road cycling middle aged person, and it's bars lower than saddle. That's why so many of the gravel wagons have hoods and bars constantly uphill.
For going downhill safely while gravel riding on rough terrain you need a good, centered position with proper reach to the brake levers while on the drops. Compromising this looking for a more upright position in the hoods is wrong I think, maybe another properly fitting frame is the solution for this.