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Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône vs Domaine La Rouviole Petit R

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône
2011 · Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€554
The steal
Dead ringer
Domaine La Rouviole Petit R
Minervois, France · Red blend
€11 save €543

Tale of the taste

Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône Domaine La Rouviole Petit R
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Grenache in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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