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Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL vs Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL
2019 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€299
The steal
Close cousin
Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€50 save €249

Tale of the taste

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape XXL Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 2 vs 6 · +4 on the steal

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 firm grip of tanninAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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