Cheaper alternatives to Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Clos des Papes (Paul Avril) Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2007 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€452

The steal

Dead ringer

Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend

Shared Cinsaut in the blend. Same Châteauneuf-du-Pape postcode. Same firm grip of tannin. About 11% of the price.

€50 save €402

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• Dead ringer
  Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend

  Shared Cinsaut in the blend
  €48

  save €404
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  Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend

  Shared Cinsaut in the blend
  €48

  save €404
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