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
€452
The steal
Dead ringerPierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Shared Cinsaut in the blend. Same Châteauneuf-du-Pape postcode. Same firm grip of tannin. About 11% of the price.
€50
save €402
Prices are typical retail, checked Sep 2026 — the retailer has the last word.
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Dead ringerShared Cinsaut in the blend€48save €404
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Dead ringerShared Cinsaut in the blend€48save €404
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