Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône vs Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône
€554
Tale of the taste
Chateau de Fonsalette Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône
Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
6 vs 6 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
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 Mourvedre in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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