The Mourvèdre-dominated (there's 15% Grenache) 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Tintot reveals a dense purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, cured meats, toasted spice, and peppery garrigue. Deep, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has a flawless mid-palate, ripe, building tannins, and a great, great finish. Aged 90% in concrete tanks and 10% in very old barrels, it ranks with the finest examples of Mourvèdre in the appellation and would easily stand beside Beaucastel's famed Hommage a Jacques Perrin! Bravo!

Aromas of cooked red and black fruits, cured meat, dried herbs and a splash of mint introduce the 2019 Choteauneuf-du-Pape Tintot. This medium ruby-colored red showcases slightly coarse tannins but good flavor concentration. It is full-bodied and maintains a solid level of freshness through lively acidity, concluding with a savory finish.

The Mourvèdre-dominated (85%) 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Tintot starts off with peppery, almost floral nuances on the nose, but the fruit here comes across as a bit overdone, marked by notes of prunes and dark chocolate. It's full-bodied, loaded with ripe tannins and boasts a long, velvety finish. It's concentrated, and there's a lot here to like, but it's perhaps not quite as fresh as it could be.