Clos du Roy Fronsac vs Tridente Gota de Arena
Tale of the tape.
Tale of the taste
Clos du Roy Fronsac
Tridente Gota de Arena
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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