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Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé vs Cellier des Princes Le Blason du Prince Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé
2007 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€2400
The steal
Dead ringer
Cellier des Princes Le Blason du Prince Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€25 save €2375

Tale of the taste

Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réservé Cellier des Princes Le Blason du Prince 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 7 vs 7 · 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 red-fruit crunchA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €25 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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