Description
Mas de Boislauzon, a family estate based near Orange in the southern Rhône, has built its reputation on producing expressive, terroir-driven wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Now led by the Chaussy family, the domaine farms organically and works across a mosaic of parcels, with a particular focus on old vines and low yields to achieve concentration and authenticity.
“Tintot” is one of the estate’s most distinctive cuvées, named after an old Provençal term for Mourvèdre—a grape that plays a central role in this wine. Unlike the majority of Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends, Tintot is produced from a very high proportion of old-vine Mourvèdre (often close to 100%, with occasional small additions of Grenache), sourced from a single parcel of vines that can exceed 80 years of age.
This focus on Mourvèdre gives the wine a unique identity within the appellation: darker, more structured, and more savoury than Grenache-dominant styles. The cuvée was first produced in the mid-2000s and remains extremely limited, reflecting both the rarity of the grape at such high proportions and the old age of the vines.
Vinification and ageing are designed to preserve the depth and integrity of the fruit while refining the wine’s naturally firm structure. Ageing typically takes place in oak barrels, allowing for gentle evolution and the development of complex secondary aromas without overwhelming the varietal character.
In the glass, “Tintot” is deeply coloured and intensely aromatic, offering notes of blackberry, blueberry and dark plum layered with black pepper, liquorice, smoked meat and earthy undertones. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with dense yet polished tannins and a long, persistent finish marked by spice and savoury complexity.
A singular wine within Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tintot stands apart for its Mourvèdre-driven identity—structured, profound and built for long ageing, offering a compelling alternative to the more familiar Grenache-led expressions of the appellation.
