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Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe Des Fous vs Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe Des Fous
2011 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€135
The steal
Dead ringer
Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€48 save €87

Tale of the taste

Clos Saint Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe Des Fous Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
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 dark-fruit coreAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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