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Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou vs Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€18
The steal
Close cousin
Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte
Rubicone, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €12

Tale of the taste

Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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