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Darioush Viognier (Signature) vs E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Darioush Viognier (Signature)
Napa Valley, USA · Viognier
€59
The steal
Close cousin
E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€12 save €47

Tale of the taste

Darioush Viognier (Signature) E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 3 vs 6 · +3 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 3 · 3 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Viognier in the blendSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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