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Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou vs Doppio Passo Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€18
Doppio Passo Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€7 save €11

Tale of the taste

Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Le Caillou Doppio Passo Primitivo
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 4 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 6 · +3 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 fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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