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Château de Saint Cosme Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie vs Château la Source - Cala Rouge Classic

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château de Saint Cosme Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie
Côte-Rôtie, France · Syrah · Viognier
€64
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Source - Cala Rouge Classic
Provence, France · Grenache blend
€20 save €44

Tale of the taste

Château de Saint Cosme Saint Cosme Côte-Rotie Château la Source - Cala Rouge Classic
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Syrah in the blendSame earthy streakAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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