A blend of 82% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah and equal proportions of Vaccarèse and Counoise, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape spent 21 months in concrete vats. The result is a vibrant red wine, bursting with precise aromas of ripe red fruits, blackberry, licorice as well as hints of dried thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, rich and layered, it is flawlessly balanced by fresh acidity and ends with good persistence on the savory finish.

Charvin's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape doesn't look like the strongest vintage ever at this estate, but perhaps it will fill out and deepen with a bit more time in the bottle (this is a wine that often does). A tank-aged blend of 82% Grenache, 5% each Mourvèdre and Syrah and 4% each Counoise and Vaccarèse, it's slightly lifted and peppery, with hints of cherries and raspberries on the nose, then medium to full-bodied on the palate.