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Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors vs Domodo Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€13
Domodo Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€5 save €8

Tale of the taste

Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors Domodo Primitivo
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 5 · +3 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 10 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €5 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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