Le Pinot Noir d’ Henri 2022 Henri Sawma Winery is a rare and distinctive Pinot Noir born in the mountains of Lebanon. But a Pinot from Lebanon, you might wonder… This cuvée is crafted by Henri Sawma (or Saouma, depending on the context), the brother of the Burgundy and Rhône icon, Mounir Saouma. Talent, it appears, runs deep in the family, and Henri has clearly absorbed a touch of that Burgundian savoir‑faire—because Le Pinot Noir d’ Henri 2022 Henri Sawma Winery carries an unmistakable hint of the finesse and quiet magic found in his brother’s wines.

Although Lebanese wines are not yet widely known to the broader public, the truth is that the country boasts one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world. In the dramatic heights of northern Lebanon, where vineyards stretch beyond 1,000 metres above sea level, Henri Sawma chose to root his vision—establishing his eponymous boutique winery in a landscape that marries altitude, elegance and quiet audacity. Through traditional techniques and minimal intervention, Henri Sawma creates authentic expressions of Levantine terroir.

Le Pinot Noir d’ Henri 2022 Henri Sawma originates from vineyards in the Mech Mech area at 1,200 metres altitude, a factor that helps preserve the freshness and acidity of the grapes in Lebanon’s warm climate. In the winery, fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, and the wine then matures for 18 months in old French oak barrels, gaining additional aromatic complexity while softening its tannins.

If you too appreciate the charm of a new discovery, especially when it is this good, then Le Pinot d’ Henri 2022 Henri Sawma Winery is a wine you simply must try!