Centurion vines from famous plots (Charbonnières, Gallimardes and Esquerons) are co-planted, with Counoise, Mourvèdre, Vaccarese and even Picardin all present in very small quantities, but with the magnificent Grenache carrying all before it. An ageing of 18 months in casks of two to four years of age has followed a gentle maceration and the young wine is bristling with potential, its aromas recalling the Baron’s ‘thyme and laurel’ descriptors, its fruit ripe yet restrained, elegant and quietly powerful. These modest contradictions spell complexity and quality, both of which are gloriously evident from the very first sip!
