Our top-selling Southern French white of all time... and only 8 cases are available... first dibs to previous buyers.

Lafage Centenaire 2019

Sale $15.99

No review - 2017 was 92 pts Jeb Dunnuck 

Named “Centenaire” after the 100+ year old vines from which this wine is made. Yep… 100 years old! Wowsa! 80% Grenache Blanc and Gris with 20% Roussanne.

Robert Parker remarked, of the similarly rated 2011, "could easily be mistaken as a serious white Hermitage from the northern Rhone." 92 pt Hermitage Blanc? That'll set you back $80+! 

I love the sneaky lusciousness of this wine. "Sneaky" because you just don't expect it... the initial aromas are flush with lime zest and mint, and the vibrant acidity wakes up your senses. But then... hmmm... boy this baby lingers... and there is a sense of richness that coats the palate... sneaky... and delicious!

"This smoking good white is 80% Grenache Blanc (and Grenache Gris) and 20% Roussanne brought up in 30% new barrels. It comes from older vines planted next to the Mediterranean and offers lots of tart citrus, mint, white grapefruit, and ample salty minerality. It’s fresh, crisp, and undeniably delicious. I’m sure it will evolve well, but there’s no need to delay gratification." JD


Or reply. Available now in Chapel Hill. Friday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.