Clos Fourtet La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru vs Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Clos Fourtet La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
€34
Tale of the taste
Clos Fourtet La Closerie de Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Malbec in the blendSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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