Château du Mourre du Tendre Château du Mourre du Tendre Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Prestige 2020 750ml

The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige Très Vieilles Vignes is the flagship from this notable domaine and checks in as 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre that's from a mix of lieux-dits (Les Bédines, La Crau, La Guigasse, and Les Saintes Vierges) and brought up all in stainless steel. Its deep ruby hue is followed by a gorgeous bouquet of ripe strawberries, kirsch, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and subtle meaty, leathery nuances. As always, this cuvée reminds me of a street market in the south of France with its overflowing Provençal charm and character. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, with fine tannins and a great finish, this ultra-classic Châteauneuf du Pape will keep for 10-15 years in cold cellars, although I love it today. (Jeb Dunnuck)

Assembled from old-vine Grenache and Mourvèdre grown in several sandy lieux-dits, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige Tres Vieilles Vignes is a solid effort—perhaps the best I've tasted from this traditional producer. Blackberries and plums are joined by asphalt and licorice, while the full-bodied palate is concentrated, firm but ripe, with a softly dusty, long, licorice-tinged finish. It should drink well for at least a decade.  (Joe Czerwinski)

Intense herbal liqueur nose with savory and licorice notes. Very crisp and structured for the 2020 vintage this has a lot of energy and excellent originality. Long, polished finish. A cuvee of 90% grenache and 10% mourvedre.

Based on 90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre that will spend three years in tank, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Prestige Très Vieilles Vignes sports a dense purple hue as well as a big, port-like bouquet of red and blue fruits, spicy herbs, tobacco, and ground pepper. This rich, full-bodied 2019 stays nicely balanced on the palate and has ripe yet building tannins, a wonderful mid-palate, and outstanding length on the finish. It's a ripe, decadent, old-school styled Châteauneuf du Pape with lots to love. 90-92 points. (Jeb Dunnuck)