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Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas vs E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas
Cornas, France · Syrah
€80
The steal
Close cousin
E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Syrah blend
€21 save €59

Tale of the taste

Auguste Clape Renaissance Cornas E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Syrah at heartSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €21 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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