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Château La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2016 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€119
The steal
Dead ringer
Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€47 save €72

Tale of the taste

Château La Nerthe Cuvée des Cadettes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less 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 Cinsaut in the blendSame Châteauneuf-du-Pape postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €47 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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Still want the splurge?

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