In 2022, I will continue this quest to fully understand this important part of the wine world and its native varieties such as Vokehat, Tsolikauri, Narince, Xynisteri or Merwah. Places like Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel or Lebanon are the cradle of a wine civilization that dates back 8000 years. I have created a section within the Contento wine list entirely dedicated to this fascinating world of Antiquity. “Last year, I took a close interest in wines from Antiquity. I look forward to drinking more of these wines in 2022.”Īncient world – Yannick Benjamin, sommelier at Contento Restaurant and co-founder of the Wheeling Forward association We discussed Mâconnais, Côte Chalonnaise, as well as Grand Auxerrois, or the heavenly notes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed at reasonable prices. At the time, I avoided Burgundy wines because of their high price, but the subject of the panel changed my mind: “Finding valuable wines beyond the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, with lesser-known appellations”. “Last year, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel of Burgundy winegrowers for Wine Enthusiast.
Lesser Known Burgundy Appellations – Lauren Mowery, Travel Writer for Wine Enthusiast Magazine MAXIM - Grands Crus, Which wines are consumers most looking forward to tasting in 2022? Leading journalists, writers and sommeliers forget about trends and reveal their wine preferences for 2022.Īfter two years under glass in a topsy-turvy world, consumers seem to be turning to sparkling wines for some solace, but also to delve deeper into some less famous wine regions, like Montesucco in Tuscany or Dawn in Champagne.