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Château Clarisse Vieilles Vignes Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion vs Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Clarisse Vieilles Vignes Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
2014 · Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€37
The steal
Close cousin
Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€13 save €24

Tale of the taste

Château Clarisse Vieilles Vignes Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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