The 2017 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape “Cuvée Tintot” is a rare treasure from the Rhône, hailed by authority Jeb Dunnuck with 96+ points and praised as “one of the most powerful, age‑worthy wines of the vintage.” Produced only in exceptional years, Tintot comes from a single parcel of 70–80‑year‑old vines originally planted by the family’s grandfather. Mas de Boislauzon itself is a six‑generation family estate, now led by siblings Daniel (winemaker) and Christine (commercialization), who have elevated the domaine’s reputation while preserving its deep roots in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape tradition.

What makes Tintot truly unique is that it is not Grenache that takes center stage, but Mourvèdre. In a region where AOC tradition dictates Grenache dominance, Tintot stands apart as an ode to Mourvèdre—a grape prized for its longevity, black‑blue fruit intensity, leather‑driven power, and firm tannic backbone. With only ~125 cases produced, Tintot is among the rarest Châteauneufs, offered here as a US exclusive library release direct from the importer’s cellar. Not made every vintage, this bottling rivals the stellar 2010 and represents the pinnacle of Mourvèdre expression in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape—powerful, collectible, and unforgettable.

The Boislauzon “Tintot” is in a small class of Mourvèdre‑dominated reserve Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape bottlings, standing shoulder to shoulder with Beaucastel’s iconic Hommage à Jacques Perrin and Domaine de la Janasse’s Cuvée XXL. View the comparison below to see why this is an incredibly savvy collector pickup.

Collector’s Comparison:

2017 Mas de Boislauzon “Tintot”

• 85% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache

• ~125 cases produced

• Jeb Dunnuck – 96+ points

• U.S. Exclusive for SommSelect Members  - $90 on 4+ bottles

2017 Château de Beaucastel – Hommage à Jacques Perrin

• 60–70% Mourvèdre

• Limited flagship cuvée

• 95–100 points across vintages

• Retail: $300+

2016 Domaine de la Janasse – Cuvée XXL

• 50%+ Mourvèdre

• Produced only in top vintages (not made in 2017)

• 98–100 points in best years

• Retail: $300+

Press Accolades:

96+ points, Jeb Dunnuck:

“ … one of the most powerful, age‑worthy wines of the vintage.”

95  points, The Wine Advocate: 

• "The 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Tintot is one of very few Mourvèdre-dominated (85%) representatives of the appellation. Mint-accented notes of strawberries and raspberries lead the way in this full-bodied, silky-textured effort. It's dense and rich, with ripe, almost dessert-like concentration, yet boasts a level of freshness and garrigue-like notes uncommon in this dry, sunny vintage. Ideally, it should be cellared at least a couple of years to allow the ample tannins to mellow, but collectors should be rewarded with a wine that drinks well for up to two decades from the vintage.”