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Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs Château Beauchene Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€82
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Beauchene Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€28 save €54

Tale of the taste

Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Beauchene Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · 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 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €28 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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